Photo Record
Images
Metadata
PN# |
PN07478 |
Date |
1950-1960 |
Description |
A B W original photograph of a Lidgerwood skidder and steel spar tree in the process of being dismantled. In this view the skidder is sitting on a railway track with another two tracks running parallel. There is smoke rising above the skidder. The steel spar is resting on a log and two men are standing on top of the skidder. In the background there are two buildings, trees and a mountain. This photo has white borders and is printed on Velox paper. On the back of the photo is stamped in black ink 578T and written in pencil is 51 and 16. |
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). |