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Logging, Timber Industry & Sawmills

1904 Sawmill and Yard

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A Load of Logs in the Northern Pine Forest, Rhinelander Wis.

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Boom Lake had many saw mills

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Conro & Sons Saw Mill

Published in THE DAILY NEWS, Rhinelander Wis. Wednesday May 20, 1992

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Harrison was a busy sawmill town

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Rhinelander’s Logging Shrine

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Sawmill 1890

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Stevens Saw Mill

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The Logging Camp Blacksmith

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The Wanigan (Floating Kitchen) was used to feed river crews

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Thunder Lake Saw Mill

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Wisconsin River Log Drives Cut Early Northwoods History

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The mission of the Society is twofold: To purchase and renovate an older home and turn it into a Museum and to become a depository for Rhinelander related items.

715-369-3833

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9 South Pelham St., Rhinelander, WI 54501-3458

Summer Hours: Memorial Day - Labor Day
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 11 am to 3 pm

Winter Hours: By Appointment Only
Call: 715-360-0400

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