Photo Record
Images
Metadata
PN# |
PN07480 |
Date |
1950-1960 |
Description |
A B W original photograph of a Lidgerwood skidder and steel spar in the process of being dismantled.In this view the skidder and steel spar tree are sitting on a railway track with another track running parallel to it. There are several over head lines and the steel spar tree is resting on a log. In the distance on the right are two people. There is a large building to the right of the skidder and a small building to the left. In the background is a hillside with tress and a mountain in the distance. This photo has white borders and is printed on Velox paper. On the back of the photo stamped in black ink is 578T and written in pencil is 53 and 22. |
History |
The spar tree was dismantled for repair and complete rebuilding of the machine. Everything was taken apart to sell for scrap. This photo was taken possibly at Franklin River or Great Central. PN07428-517 are 90 black and white photographs of logging Franklin Division and Great Central Lake. All the photos were a collection of Glen Chatwin (donor's father). |