Ferrier Lumberyard - 316 E. Jefferson

1898 - Nov 4 - J. O. Ferrier and framilv of Logansport moved to Culver this weekand now occupy the John Zechiel Jr . residence on Zechiel avenue Mr. Ferrier will open a lumber yard at this place and has several car load on the way. He intends to handl first class building material of all kinds and should be liberally patronized

1898 - Nov 18 - Mr. Ferrier is building new lumber sheds. In the near future he will have a large stock of lumber to select from

1899 - Mar 17 - J. O. Ferrier, Culver’s lumber dealer, has now handsome new sheds completed and a fine new office. The sheds are filled with a choice line of lumber, shingles and building material in general; which be purposes to sell to those in need of such material at reasonable rates. Give him a call.

1899 - Aug 18 J . O. Ferrier is erecting a shingle umbrella, 15 feet long, with capacity for 250,000 shingles

1904 - Mar 17 - J . O. Ferrier will install a Fairbanks-Morse gasoline engine in his shop at his lumber yard

1904 - June 9 J . O . Ferrier is building an addition to his lumber sheds and otherwise extending his facilities for accommodating his many customers. This is one of the most substantial business enterprises in the town.

1904 - envelope

As it appeared on the 1906 Sanborn fire map - Lumber W Ho- 3 buildings 1906

1907 - Mar 28 - The Ferried cement block plant is started.

Ferrier's New Industry

Ferrier & Son's cement block factory is running merrily turning out its product of building blocks.

The machinery is not elaborate but is efficient and equal to the demands of a town like Culver

A gsaoline engine operates a large iron tub onto which the proper proportions of sand and cement are thrown. The revoling tub, which is set at an angle, mixes the contents thoroughly and evenly . The material is then taken out and tamped by hand into an iron box or mould and in a few minutes is compact enough to be removed by letting the ends and sides of the mould drop down.

The blocks are 16 inches long 8 inches high and 5 inches thick, and by using different molds may be made with a plain or a rough face.

The capacity of the machine is 400 blocks a day. From two to three weeks drying is required to season the blocks for use.

1914 - Nov. 19 - The cement block lumber shed of J. 0 . Ferrier & Son is being painted white with brown trimmings. The job is a good object lesson of the value of a little paint for enhancing the appearane of a piece of property

1914 - Dec. 3 - On Jan. 1 - Clark Ferrier will take over the management of the J . O. Ferrier & Son business J . O. Ferrier will retire permanently from active business and, after spending the winter in Arizona, expects top ut in his time looking after his farm.

As it appeared on the 1914 Sanborn fire map -Lumber W Ho- 4-5 buildings, 2 large Lumber Sheds

1919

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1922 - Nov 15 - The Ferrier Lumber Co. is laying the foundation for a building 32X80, two stories, to be constructed of glazed tile. The building may not be completed until next season. It is to be used as a storehouse for building materials.

1923 - April 21 - Lumberyard caught fire and was destroyed

As it appeared on the 1924 & 1937 Sanborn fire map Carp Shop 1924 Roofing & Sash Stgr & building in back- 1924-1937 Lumber Office & Lumber Shed - 1924-1937 Lumber Shed - 1924-1937 Dwelling

1943 - Marshall County Lumber Co. - 1943 - William Hass

1943 - Jun 23 - The J. O. Ferrier Lumber Co. has been sold to William Hass of South Bend and the new owner took possession Tuesday.

1943 - Jul 14 - The Ferrier Lumber Co., purchased several weeks ago by William Hass of South Bend, has been renamed Marshall County Lumber Co.