McLean Mill National Historic Site
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| type = steam-operated sawmill
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| location = Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
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| built = 1926
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| governing_body = City of Port Alberni
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| website = [http://www.alberniheritage.com/mill/ Alberni Valley Heritage Network]
| designation1 = National Historic Site of Canada
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McLean Mill National Historic Site is a steam-operated sawmill on Vancouver Island, officially open to tourists since July 1, 2000. It was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1989.{{CRHP|12267|McLean Mill|24 January 2012}}
History
The mill originally ran as a family operated saw-milling business from 1926 to 1965. The original plot of land was purchased by Robert Bartlett ("R.B.") McLean, and he moved there with his wife Cora, and his three sons Arnold, Philip, and Walter.
The business was eventually taken over by Arnold, who then passed on the business to his son Howard McLean, who ran it until its closing in 1965. One of the main reasons for its closing was competition from the larger lumber companies in the area.
Environmental Report: https://www.portalberni.ca/mclean-mill-phase-one-environmental-review-2019
See also
References
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External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20070610180311/http://www.alberniheritage.com/mill/ Alberni Valley Heritage Network]
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Category:Historic buildings and structures in British Columbia
Category:History of Vancouver Island
Category:National Historic Sites in British Columbia
Category:Museums in British Columbia
Category:Forestry museums in Canada
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