Today, the old yet impressive Sawmill at
#UpperCanadaVillage uses a water-powered muley saw. Did you know sawmills were indispensable to a society largely dependent on wood for shelter? 🏚️
The sawmill provided for all the wood needs of a village, and in fact was often the first public building to be erected in a pioneer community. Early settlers had a constant need for lumber; not just planks for building houses, but also wood for furniture, barrels, and wagons. 🌲
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