The Papermakers (Paperback)

Robert J. Bresky

ISBN 10: 1539314855 / ISBN 13: 9781539314851

Published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016

About this Item

Paperback. Who are the people behind Oregon's industrial revolution at Willamette Falls? The book is an honest and engaging narrative that explains the birth, growth, and possible future of one of the State's oldest and most important manufacturing industries. Through personal stories of Oregon City and West Linn paper mill workers and wondrous photographs, the reader learns about the industry's inspiring, funny, and sometimes controversial past. The entertaining saga begins with the much-ballyhooed opening of Oregon Trail pioneer W.W. Buck's first Oregon paper mill in 1867. The Clackamas Paper Company, near the mouth of one of Willamette River's major tributaries, continues Oregon City papermaking for fourteen years with the help of Portland businessman, H.L. Pittock. Industrial papermaking comes to the west bank of Willamette Falls in 1890, becoming part of America's second largest paper company in 1928. The West Linn Paper Company continues its proud heritage today. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Papermakers (Paperback)
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1539314855
• ISBN 13: 9781539314851
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Who are the people behind Oregon’s industrial revolution at Willamette Falls? The book is an honest and engaging narrative that explains the birth, growth, and possible future of one of the State’s oldest and most important manufacturing industries. Through personal stories of Oregon City and West Linn paper mill workers and wondrous photographs, the reader learns about the industry’s inspiring, funny, and sometimes controversial past. The entertaining saga begins with the much-ballyhooed opening of Oregon Trail pioneer W.W. Buck’s first Oregon paper mill in 1867. The Clackamas Paper Company, near the mouth of one of Willamette River’s major tributaries, continues Oregon City papermaking for fourteen years with the help of Portland businessman, H.L. Pittock. Industrial papermaking comes to the west bank of Willamette Falls in 1890, becoming part of America’s second largest paper company in 1928. The West Linn Paper Company continues its proud heritage today.

About the Author

Mr. Bresky is an award winning photographer and author of three books. His first book, Tales From the Trips: How I Grew to be a Father (2010) is a travel memoir. His second book, My Best Teachers: Father Time and Mother Nature (2014) is an autobiography. Robert leads school children on nature hikes in his role as a volunteer naturalist. Bob is married with two grown children, and three grandchildren. He is grateful for a blessed life and his rescue dog Moxie.