Albany Woodworks

Superior Craftsmanship in Antique and other and Fine Woods since 1976.

Archives for February 2014

Albany Woodworks Antique Woods From The Heart Of The South, 2014

Albany Woodworks, specialists in antique building materials, locally owned and operated for over 37 years in Albany, Louisiana.  Learn how a small family-owned business became the #1 source for quality Antique Heart Pine and Cypress in the nation.  Our story my surprise you.  View Article

Southern Cypress Manufacturers’ Association Cypress Print Ads National Geographic, 1930-1940 – Part 1

Blogger’s Note: Submitted by Albany Woodworks Facebook viewer Donald Thibodaux, original ads from the Southern Cypress Manufacturers’ Association, featured prominently in National Geographic throughout the 1930s – 1940s.  Designed to attract national buyers to our, at that time relatively untapped, resource of virgin-growth Tidewater Cypress timber.  Upon viewing these, it becomes apparent that much can be

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Albany Woodworks News & Events Blog Draws Remarkable 1,000 Page Views As Of January 23rd Launch, 2014

Caption: “1,000 page views already?  Quick!  How does my hair look?  Fun Fact: The Louisiana Nutria’s orange teeth are strengthened by a naturally produced iron-based enamel that turns them this bright color.” Thank you Albany News & Events Blog viewers!  Your diligent pursuit of all things Southern has led you to our humidified and history-infused

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Brief History Of Harvesting Southern Cypress: 1700 – 1960 – Part 2

Blogger’s Note: The historic record on virgin-growth Cypress in the south is extensive, but not much is mentioned about the contribution of the Louisiana ‘swamper.’  This is the story of the original axe men, and their self-taught logging practices that allowed survival in the harsh reality of 1700s frontier life.  Leaving their families for months

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Brief History Of Harvesting Southern Cypress, 1700 – 1960 – Part 1

Blogger’s Note: The historic record on virgin-growth Cypress in the south is extensive, but not much is mentioned about the contribution of the Louisiana ‘swamper.’  This is the story of the original axe men, and their self-taught logging practices that allowed survival in the harsh reality of 1700s frontier life.  Leaving their families for months

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