Research: Sawmill Database

Alpha-Numeric Key: HR-157
Corporate Name: Texas Steam Sawmill Co.
Local Name:
Owner Name: Texas Steam Sawmill Co.
Location: Houston
County: Harris
Years in Operation: 1 year
Start Year: 1841
End Year: 1841
Decades: 1840-1849
Period of Operation: 1841
Town: Houston
Company Town: 2
Peak Town Size: Unknown
Mill Pond:
Type of Mill: Lumber
Sawmill Pine Sawmill Hardwood Sawmill Cypress Sawmill
Planer Planer Only Shingle Paper
Plywood Cotton Grist Unknown
Other
Power Source: Steam
Horse Mule Oxen Water
Water Overshot Water Turbine Diesel Unknown
Pit Steam Steam Circular Steam Band
Gas Electricity Other
Maximum Capacity: 
Capacity Comments: Unknown
Produced:
Rough Lumber Planed Lumber Crossties Timbers
Lathe Ceiling Unknown Beading
Flooring Paper Plywood Particle Board
Treated Other
Equipment: Sawmill
Company Tram:
Associated Railroads: None
Historicial Development: The Texas Steam Sawmill Company existed at Houston for a short period of time. A local newspaper reported that it was for sale in 1841.
Research Date: MCJ 05-06-96
Prepared By: M. Johnson