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Frank Hess Sr. Trimming Cattails on Barrels
1952
Frank Hess Sr., owner of Hess Cooperage, trimming cattails, used to cauk oak barrels.
Hess Cooperage Sawmill
1952
Sawmill, for cutting barrel heads and staves out of oak logs, behind the Hess Cooperage.
Quarter Sawing Barrel Staves and Heads
1952
Hess Cooperage employees cutting quarter sawn pieces of oak into barrel staves and heads at the sawmill behind the cooperage.
Joe Hess Finishing Barrel Heads
1952
Joe Hess finishing barrel heads at the Hess Cooperage.
Oak Logs Used in Barrel Making
1952
Pile of oak logs used in barrel making at the Hess Cooperage. Also seen are stacks of heads and staves curing in the open air.
Assembling Staves on Barrels
1952
Joe Hess and Eddie Hess assembling staves to form barrels with Frank Hess, Sr. looking on. Foots Hess and Tony Hess are working in the background at the Hess Cooperage.
