Carnation Lumber Mill Fire

Title

Carnation Lumber Mill Fire

Description

Black and white image of two firefighters fighting a fire Carnation Lumber Mill in Forest Grove, Oregon in August of 1952. The building is largely consumed, but flames can still be seen running along the building's framing. The fire began in the sawdust bin, and the lumber mill itself was saved, though a great deal of equipment was destroyed.

Creator

McMullen, H. E., photographer, Hillsboro, Oregon

Date Created

circa 1952

Subject

Fires
Lumber trade
Sawmills
Economic History

Place

Forest Grove, Oregon

Medium

photographic prints

Identifier

WCMpic_012894

Rights

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Source

Robert L. Benson Research Library, Five Oaks Museum

Type

Still Image

Collection