Legacy & Leadership: A Company with History—and a Future
From the first idea to the final board, we help you plan smarter, spend wisely, and build with confidence
Haselton Lumber has been a cornerstone of the Adirondack region for over a century. We’ve weathered world wars, economic shifts, and building booms—not by staying the same, but by staying solid. Our yard has changed hands a few times, but our values have stayed consistent: serve the customer, support the community, and always deliver quality.
Today, under new ownership with a fresh vision, we’re building on that legacy—bringing in new tools, new energy, and a renewed commitment to being the best damn yard in the region.
Our History
1901
Dan started Haselton Lumber Company in 1901. In the beginning there was no electricity. The mill operated with a 10-horsepower Westinghouse steam engine and Westinghouse sawmill run by water power or a steam boiler, plus horse power by a treadmill.
1904
The mill burned. Dan Haselton bought a second mill from J. & J. Rogers Co. of AuSable Forks, NY, which operated on the banks of the Ausable River.
1912
Willard Haselton, Dan’s first cousin, once removed, started working at the mill. He worked 10 hours a day for $1.50 per day.
1920
The mill burned a second time.
1928
A state inspector instructed the mill to cut down its steam pressure. Consequently, Willard (always enterprising) rigged an old Fordson tractor engine to help saw his logs.
1929
1933
Despite being in the throws of the Great Depression, Dan and Willard expanded Haselton Lumber Company and added a lumber planer to the mill. Now they could meet the demands for finished as well as rough lumber.
1941
Dan Haselton dies. Haselton Lumber Co. was reorganized with his wife as an owner and with Willard Haselton as president.
1943
During World War II, lumber was in great demand. To provide a bountiful supply of timber for future years, the company purchased large tracts of timber. With managed, selective cutting in cooperation with state Conservation Department foresters, an annual cut of 50,000 board feet of lumber was maintained, equal to approximately the annual growth.
1948
The company installed a new saw and carriage along with a new power unit made by Caterpillar. It was fueled by diesel oil and produced 100 horsepower.
1952
Charles Haselton, son of Willard, a college graduate, newly married and with lots of ambition and ideas, joined the company. Charles was immediately made manager of production, yard-crew foreman and the company’s first public-relations officer.
1953
1963
Willard retired from active duty and gave the running of the company to two of his sons, Tim and Charles.
1972
1983
Tim Haselton retires and Charles becomes President. Samuel Haselton, son of Charles, joins the company as Vice-President.
1985
Pamela Haselton Gray, daughter of Charles, joins the company.
1988
1st Boom truck was bought.
1999
Charles Haselton retires and the fourth generation of Haselton’s take over the helm of the business. His son, Sam, steps in as President and daughter, Pam, becomes Vice-President.
2003
A high-speed Weinig Unimat Gold 6 spindle moulder is put into service.
2005
2013
After working at Haselton Lumber for 28 years, Pamala Gray retires from the company.
2023
2023
A New Chapter for Haselton Begins – Zachary Marshall purchases Haselton Lumber in October of 2023 starting a new chapter with fresh ideas and grounded values.