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In [[1884]] Byron Pengra sold the sawmill and millrace to [[Wheeler, Almon|Almon Wheeler]], whose operation grew until the demand for finer grades of dressed lumber exceeded the capacity of the mill. Wheeler expanded the mill in [[1891]]. It produced cut lumber of red and yellow fir, spruce, hemlock and cedar in all grades including the finest moldings and finished lumber. Despite his success, Wheeler sold the mill to a group of Portland speculators. In [[1901]] the mill was owned by a law firm from Portland, which leased the operation to [[H.A. Skeels and Company]] (Clarke 1983:44-46).

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