The Lumber Rush

Dr. History's Tales of the Old West - A podcast by Dr. Ken Turner - Martedì

Lumber was in huge demand in California and came from Maine until they realized there were thousands of acres on the west coast. Lumbermen used different methods to fell trees, all involved heavy dangerous work. By 1859 millions of board feet were produced on the west coast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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