Monthly Archives: April 2011

Back before the days of refrigeration, blocks of ice were cut out of frozen lakes and stored in ice houses to keep food cool over the hot summer months.  They used long band saws to cut out the blocks and … Continue reading →

Back before logs were hauled by truck to the sawmill, they were floated down rivers in massive heaps of chaos.  Seeking to control this calamity was the River Driver.  This was a particularly dangerous job that necessitated courage and strength, … Continue reading →