Sawmills & Electric Plant
Two Sawmills were built at Fullerton, the timber &
board mill. The timber mill produced large framing
timbers & the board mill produced boards of various
sizes Both sawmills were build entirely of steel, iron, &
concrete, no wood or other combustible materials were
used in the construction. The timber mill had three
double cutting band saws & the board mill had two
double cutting bands & an 8' horizontal re-saw. Electric
power was furnished by two 2,500 horsepower engines,
& twelve high pressure 72”x18' boilers furnished the
steam. The electrical plant was located between the two
mills (see bottom left photo) & furnished power to the
mill, the town, & the residential areas of Fullerton.
Power was provided 24 hours a day to the residential
areas, which was uncommon for the time.