| Alpha-Numeric Key: | RR-96 |
| Corporate Name: | Thomas P. Jennings |
| Local Name: | |
| Owner Name: | Thomas P. Jennings |
| Location: | Avery: 911 and Missouri Pacific tracks |
| County: | Red River |
| Years in Operation: | 7 years |
| Start Year: | 1928 |
| End Year: | 1934 |
| Decades: | 1920-1929,1930-1939 |
| Period of Operation: | 1928 to 1934 |
| Town: | Avery |
| Company Town: | 2 |
| Peak Town Size: | 2,000 in 1928; 1000 in 1934 |
| Mill Pond: |  |
| Type of Mill: | Gum and oak, specializing in timbers, furniture, and vehicle stock
 Sawmill |
 Pine Sawmill |
Hardwood Sawmill |
Cypress Sawmill |
| Planer |
Planer Only |
Shingle |
Paper |
| Plywood |
Cotton |
Grist |
Unknown |
| Other |
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| Power Source: | Steam
| Horse |
Mule |
Oxen |
Water |
| Water Overshot |
Water Turbine |
Diesel |
Unknown |
| Pit |
Steam |
Steam Circular |
Steam Band |
| Gas |
Electricity |
Other |
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| Maximum Capacity: | 20000: 1928 |
| Capacity Comments: | 20,000 feet daily |
| Produced: |
| Rough Lumber |
Planed Lumber |
Crossties |
Timbers |
| Lathe |
Ceiling |
Unknown |
Beading |
| Flooring |
Paper |
Plywood |
Particle Board |
| Treated |
Other |
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| Equipment: | Circular sawmill with edgers and planer |
| Company Tram: | |
| Associated Railroads: | Texas & Pacific (Missouri Pacific) |
| Historicial Development: | Thomas P. Jennings was reported in 1928 at Avery to be cutting 20,000 feet daily, specializing in timbers, furniture, and vehicle stock. According to the 1934 edition of Lumbermen's Credit Association, Jennings was still manufacturing lumber at Avery. |
| Research Date: | MCJ 04-05-96 |
| Prepared By: | M. Johnson |