Photo Record
Images
Metadata
PN# |
PN07482 |
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 there are several railway tracks running through the picture, with a crane and a skidder in the centre. The crane has part of the skidder attached to it and there is smoke rising above the crane. In the background is a small building, trees, 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 579T and written in pencil is 55 and 24. |
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). |