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Tales of the Timber
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The Endicott Pear Tree
The Endicott Pear Tree has held its roots now for close to 400 years! What rich history must be grown into its bark? What stories
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A Look Into the Past
On Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil may be able to help us see 6 weeks into the climate’s future, but trees can help us see
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Where Our Reclaimed Wood Comes From
Reclaimed wood has a longer and more interesting story than most other wood products.
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Old Hickory
Few men were as sturdy as “Old Hickory” Andrew Jackson. The 7th President of the United States was very passionate about dueling his opponents to defend his honor.
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The Story Behind Antique Factory Plank
As the nation moved from an agricultural focus to an industrial focus in the 19th century…
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The Hundred Horse Chestnut
In Sicily, Italy there lives a tree called the Hundred Horse Chestnut. According to local legend, the tree was named after it provided shelter for the Queen of Naples…
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Olde Wood "Unlimited" Web Series - Intro to Wide Plank Flooring and Reclaimed Woods
Take a look the first video in our new series.
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What's in a Name?
The Douglas Fir tree has many claims to fame such as it is a frequent world traveler and it was used to provide the structural backbone of many of America’s industrial buildings.
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Resurrecting the American Chestnut
After an Asian tree fungus wiped out the American Chestnut tree in the early 1900s, large efforts have been made to bring the tree back.
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D. Boone Kilt a Bar
The American Beech Tree is highly coveted for its rock-hard timber which can be turned into beautiful reclaimed hardwood flooring.
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