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Image of Yarding logs with a steam donkey, circa 1902
1983.10.6910
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Yarding logs with a steam donkey, circa 1902

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Yarding is the process of hauling logs to a central loading area or landing. Starting in the 1880s, steam engines began to replace animal teams for yarding logs. These steam donkeys or donkey engines were fueled with ever-plentiful wood. A long cable was attached to a log, and the donkey engine reeled it in. Many donkey engines were built on skids so they could be moved wherever they were needed.

Handwritten on sleeve: Loading Cars w/Donkey.
Webster & Stevens number: 2467
ID Number: 1983.10.6910
Date: Circa 1902
Creator(s): Webster & Stevens, Photographer
Physical Description: 1 negative : glass, b&w ; 6 1/2 x 8 1/2 in.
Credit: MOHAI, PEMCO Webster & Stevens Collection, 1983.10.6910
Copyright: No Known Copyright
Subjects: Lumber and Logging

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