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Blue Ox Millworks Historic Park

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Mill founder Eric Hollenbeck stands next to one of the mill's magnificent Blue Oxen

Photo © Josh Jackson

See America's frontier past come alive in the Blue Ox Millworks living history park. Take a tour and watch craftsmen use antique machinery of the 1800's and early 1900's to do custom woodworking, restoration, book printing and binding, blacksmithing, and mixing stains and varnishes. Meet Babe and Blue, the oxen at the site. Or come take a class at the school where both adults and youth learn about the traditions of the past via hands-on workshops.

About this Establishment

Blue Ox Millworks has provided quality custom millwork for homes and businesses around the world, including historic churches, governors' mansions, and even the White House under two different presidents.

Time Period Represented: 1850s-1920s

Hours Open: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Visitor Fees: $7.50

Seasons Open: Year-Round

 ADA Accessibility Notes
Only part of the tour is wheelchair accessible due to stairs.
 
 Pet Friendly Notes
Dogs on premises, please ask before letting pets out of the vehicle.
 

For More Information, Contact:

Viviana Hollenbeck

info@blueoxmill.com
www.blueoxmill.com
1 X Street, Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 444-3437 · toll-free (800) 248-4259 · fax (707)444-0918

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Longitude: -124.147126300
Latitude: 40.807119200
Elevation: 9 FT (3 M)
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