Industry
The Allegheny Hardwood Utilization Group (AHUG) is a cornerstone organization in Pennsylvania's lumber industry, proudly serving the Allegheny Plateau Region. With a focus on sustainability, innovation, and community engagement, AHUG represents the best of what Pennsylvania’s wor... Read more
Wood On Glass
Clarke photographed this group of unidentified children in a series of images made during the winter. Posing them on a “rough and tumble” log pile was dangerous. Read more
Wood On Glass
Slides were used to move logs to the rail heads wherever practicable in North Central Pa. Water was used to ice the slides in cold weather. Spikes were often placed at critical junctures to slow the speeding logs. Read more
Wood On Glass
Clarke made a group of images of the Norwich Millpond & Sawmill for the Goodyear Lumber Company. This view from that series. Read more
Wood On Glass
The growth of Cross Fork was phenomenal after a large sawmill opened there on May 3, 1894. Four months after the mill converted its first tree into boards, the local newspaper, the Tribune Read more
Wood On Glass
Frank H. Goodyear of the Goodyear Lumber Company is credited with adapting the basic idea of the portable steam shovel, patented by Henry M. Barnhart in 1884, to the logging industry around 1887. Read more
News & Updates
Join the Allegheny National Forest as they celebrate their 100th anniversary on September 24th from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Twin Lakes Recreation Area. Enjoy live music, guest speakers, kids' activities, and more at this family-friendly event. Read more
Heritage
Discover the Kinzua Sky Walk at Kinzua Bridge State Park, named one of the world’s top 10 most beautiful skywalks. This engineering marvel extends 624 feet into the Kinzua Gorge Read more
The Lumber Heritage Trail
Located in the heart of Driftwood on Route 555, the Bucktail Monument stands as a poignant tribute to the brave soldiers of the Bucktail Regiment who answered President Lincoln’s call for volunteers during the Civil War. Read more
Mini-Grants
Construction of a handicap-accessible bird viewing station and related trails along the Allegheny River, providing a unique platform for observing and photographing bird species and wildlife. Read more
Mini-Grants
Creation of a 14-foot tall scale model of the St. Louis Arch and educational displays at the Warren County Visitors Bureau to preserve and highlight the historical significance of Warren, PA, as the birthplace of the Gateway Arch. Read more
Mini-Grants
Improvement and expansion of interpretive exhibits in the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum’s recreated circa 1910 lumber camp, including reopening the bunkhouse upper level, creating a jobber’s residence display, and adding interpretive signage. Read more
Mini-Grants
Creation of a large-format wayfinding map for display in the visitor center lobby at the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum, aiding visitor navigation and promoting regional exploration. Read more
McKean County
Structural study and design development to transform a former railroad trestle into a multimodal trail, enhancing recreational opportunities and celebrating the area's heritage. Read more
McKean County
Smethport Mansion District, Walking Tour, Historical Brochure, Heritage Tourism, Architectural History, Smethport, McKean County, Lumber Heritage Region, Civil War History, Pennsylvania Wilds. Read more
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