Alpha-Numeric Key: | RR-54 |
Corporate Name: | J. W. Allen & Brother |
Local Name: | |
Owner Name: | J. W. Allen & Brother |
Location: | Clarksville: Cherry and Missouri Pacific tracks |
County: | Red River |
Years in Operation: | 1 year |
Start Year: | 1928 |
End Year: | 1928 |
Decades: | 1920-1929,1930-1939 |
Period of Operation: | 1928 to 1934 |
Town: | Clarksville |
Company Town: | 2 |
Peak Town Size: | 5,000 in 1928; 2952 in 1934 |
Mill Pond: | |
Type of Mill: | Hardwoods and shortleaf yellow pine; lumber and molding.
Sawmill |
Pine Sawmill |
Hardwood Sawmill |
Cypress Sawmill |
Planer |
Planer Only |
Shingle |
Paper |
Plywood |
Cotton |
Grist |
Unknown |
Other |
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Power Source: | Probably steam
Horse |
Mule |
Oxen |
Water |
Water Overshot |
Water Turbine |
Diesel |
Unknown |
Pit |
Steam |
Steam Circular |
Steam Band |
Gas |
Electricity |
Other |
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Maximum Capacity: | 20000: 1928 |
Capacity Comments: | 20,000 feet daily |
Produced: |
Rough Lumber |
Planed Lumber |
Crossties |
Timbers |
Lathe |
Ceiling |
Unknown |
Beading |
Flooring |
Paper |
Plywood |
Particle Board |
Treated |
Other |
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Equipment: | 1928: Circular sawmill with edgers and trimmers. |
Company Tram: | |
Associated Railroads: | Texas & Pacific (Missouri Pacific) |
Historicial Development: | J. W. Allen & Brother operated a sawmill at Clarksville in 1928, manufacturing lumber and molding. In 1934, they Allens were listed as manufacturers and retailers of lumber. |
Research Date: | MCJ 04-05-96 |
Prepared By: | M Johnson |