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
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
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
Brackenridge Lumber Company Calls Albany, Louisiana Home, 1889
Blogger’s Note: After hearing stories from farming families who had tended the land for generations, Albany Woodworks CEO Richard Woods learned that our Antique Heart Pine and Cypress flooring and millwork, built in the traditional way, has deep roots. Fantastic, adventure-filled stories about the area’s lumber-rich past piqued his interest. It wasn’t until finding photographs and
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