Saginaw Mill, Thessalon, Ontario, circa 1910

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This is a colourized photo of the Saginaw Salt and Lumber Mill in Thessalon. The photo was taken from the waters edge.

The mill buildings are wood frame construction and there are multiple levels to the various parts of the building. Two men can be seen on the rocks near the water. A third man can be seen in the open doorway atop the conveyor belt.

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The original owner of the Saginaw Salt and Lumber Company was Sam Hagen. In order to encourage the building of the mill the town donated land and a contribution toward the cost of building the mill. Mr. Dyment also donated land, and C.P. rail installed a spur line to the mill in order to provide quick railroad access.

In 1912 the mill was purchased by E. B. Foss who called it the Hope Lumber Company. Mr. Foss operated the mill until 1920, when he sold it to James L. Crane. Mr. Crane closed the mill in 1927 when the company relocated to another town.

Mr. Crane reorganized the mill in Thessalon in 1929 but the mill was almost destroyed a year later by fire. Rebuilding took place and business continued until its close in 1939.

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