McLean Mill National Historic Site facts for kids
Quick facts for kids McLean Mill National Historic Site |
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An interior shot of the McLean Mill
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| Type | steam-operated sawmill |
| Location | Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada |
| Built | 1926 |
| Governing body | City of Port Alberni |
| Website | Alberni Valley Heritage Network |
The McLean Mill National Historic Site is a special place on Vancouver Island. It is a steam-powered sawmill. A sawmill is a factory where logs are cut into lumber using big saws.
This mill opened to visitors on July 1, 2000. It was named a National Historic Site of Canada in 1989. This means it's a very important place in Canadian history.
The Mill's Story
The McLean Mill was a family business. It operated from 1926 until 1965. Robert Bartlett McLean, also known as "R.B.", bought the land. He moved there with his wife, Cora, and their three sons. Their sons were Arnold, Philip, and Walter.
Later, Arnold took over the business. He then passed it on to his son, Howard McLean. Howard ran the mill until it closed in 1965. One big reason it closed was that larger lumber companies were growing. It became hard for the family mill to compete with them.
See also
- Alberni Valley Heritage Network
