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Chester Van Ornum Sawmill in DeGrasse

Chester Van Ornum Sawmill in DeGrasse

A man stands in the doorway of the Chester Van Ornum Sawmill, at thead of the log ramp, which was a water-powered sawmill using a reciprocating (straight) saw. Stacked, drying lumber can be seen on the right, next to the mill. Circa 1890. Degrasse, NY.

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