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Richardson had lumber mill in Meadow Valley

Many early buildings in Summerland were constructed with Richardson lumber
Summerland Review Staff
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LUMBER MILL In the early 20th century, Alfred 鈥楩reddie鈥� Richardson (1871-1937) operated a large lumber mill in Meadow Valley, near Summerland. (Photo courtesy of the Summerland Museum)

Alfred 鈥楩reddie鈥� Richardson (1871-1937) operated a large lumber mill in Meadow Valley, near Summerland.

The Alf Richardson Lumber Company also had a lumberyard on leased municipal land near the corner of Jubilee Road and Rosedale Avenue in Summerland.

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The news media of the day described Richardson as 鈥渢he live wire of the Okanagan Valley and a man who takes a wide interest in public affairs.鈥�

In November, 1912, the Meadow Valley mill was destroyed by fire. A new mill was located on Shingle Creek Road.

Many of Summerland鈥檚 earliest buildings were built with Richardson lumber.

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