Peytona West Virginia Peytona Lumber Company Saw Mill Big Coal River 1909 Real Photo Postcard

The sawmill at Prytma represents a characteristic scene from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when timber extraction was a primary industry in forested, mountainous regions. The complex features industrial structures, numerous logs, and a prominent railroad trestle, indicative of a large-scale operation. The presence of a log pit, a common feature of such mills, facilitated the soaking and storage of logs, which often aided in debarking and preservation before milling.