In 1885, Thirty years before the famous Duke Kahanamoku popularized surfing on the mainland United States, three young Hawaiian Princes rode the waves of Santa Cruz on long redwood boards, becoming the first documented surfers in the continental US.

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Source Story: Sawmill Oak

Sawmill Oak is sourced in the eastern and midwest regions of the U.S. from structures that have outlived their usefulness and are slated for demolition or deconstruction.

Source StoriesAnthology WoodsMarch 14, 2019recovered wood, source story, wood history, surfing history, redwood surfboards, distressed wood, shabby chic, wood accent wall, painted wood, wood cladding, wood wall cladding, reclaimed wood wall paneling, oak, oak flooring, weathered oak, barn wood

Project Log: Reclaimed Wood Wall, Barn Door & Bright Whites Fill a Cozy Cottage in Oregon

When an Ashland couple contacted Coleman Creek Construction to re-build the cozy guest cottage adjoining their southern Oregon residence, it was observed that some of the existing wood in the structure might be re-usable. A visit from Anthology Woods confirmed a considerable quantity of wood could be reclaimed, re-milled, and truly reincarnated for another life in the new structure!

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