A History Of Lumberjacks, Log Drives, And Sawdust Cities In Wisconsin

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Heard On The Larry Meiller Show
Bucking up a large white pine with a crosscut saw, circa 1890s
Bucking up a large white pine with a crosscut saw, circa 1890s – Superior National Forest CC-BY

At one point in our history, Wisconsin produced more lumber than any other state. We talk about what life was like in the logging camps, the communities that were built around the industry, and what happened when the trees were gone.

Episode Credits

  • Larry Meiller Host
  • Jill Nadeau Producer
  • Jerry Apps Guest