Blogger’s Note: An appreciation of ancient trees comes with the territory working at Albany Woodworks. We have found a few, but this one really takes the cake. One of the oldest in the country is the Angel Oak. A recent trip by a staff member to Charleston, South Carolina tipped us off to its grand
The Historic Value Of Antique Heart Cypress
Don’t miss the opportunity to add historic value to any home or business through reclaimed, antique heart cypress. (Above): Albany Woodworks specializes in beautiful reclaimed, Antique Heart Cypress building materials. This project is an example of the Antique Heart Cypress and Sinker Cypress custom mill work available on our website. The consistent quality of our building materials
Evangeline’s Oak, St. Martinville, Louisiana
Blogger’s Note: Known colloquially as the “Acadian Creation Story,” the Legend of Evangeline is primary to Louisiana Cajun culture. Her legacy, passed down for generations, is one of mystery and true love. Based on ‘le grand dérangement,’ the systematic dispersal of the Acadians out of Halifax, Nova Scotia by the British. Particularly the story of
Bald Cypress Trees Existed During The Megalodon Age
Just how long can bald cypress trees live? (Above) The Cat Island Swamp Champion Bald Cypress located in St Francisville, Louisiana is the largest living cypress with a 53 foot girth and 90 foot height. It is believed to be between 700 and 1,000 years old. Fun Fact: Bald cypress trees were the last of