Union Lumber Company

In 1882, Charles Russell ("C.R.") Johnson bought into the Mill Creek (Ten Mile River) operations of Calvin Stewart and James Hunter, which later became Union Lumber Company, incorporated in August 1889. Johnson also founded Fort Bragg Redwood Company, which started operations in 1885. In 1905 the Union Lumber Company purchased the Little Valley Lumber Company and part interests in the Glen Blair and Mendocino Lumber Companies. Union Lumber was also responsible for the establishment of the National Steamship Company. Charles Russell laid out the town site for Fort Bragg, and served as the town's first mayor in 1889.

From the description of Union Lumber Company records, 1854-1973. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 214966350

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