Turn of Century Yard


Charley Boettcher Yarder with operator Glen Parks
Charley Boettcher Yarder with operator Glen Parks

Pictured is Charlie Boettcher’s yard and operator Glen Parks. 

Charlie and Glen, along with Frank Shepherd formed the Nisqually Shingle Mill Co. and built a two-machine shingle mill in 1914 at he mouth of Alder Creek.

Photo courtesy of Pat Van Eaton.

Click on image to enlarge.


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