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It is well known that Bucks County is rich with history and Tinsman Bros. has its own historic roots here that go back 240 years!
Founded in 1785, the historic Lumberville landmark has weathered floods, hurricanes, wars and economic crises. Tom Tinsman is the 5th generation to carry on the family business, and he works in partnership with his nephew, Will, who is the 6th generation to carry on the family legacy.
The lumberyard is nestled in a quaint pocket of Solebury Township along the Delaware canal and the Paunacussing Creek with barns rich in history strewn throughout the lush landscape.
In the 1890s this old mill was in full operation. The dam on the Paunacussing Creek aided in diverting waterflow to the mill where it turned waterwheels which in turn powered the saws for the sawmill.
Freshly milled lumber was transported by horse and wagon via the bridge over the Delaware River to the railroad depot in Raven Rock. There, the lumbermen loaded the railroad's flat cars for delivery throughout the quickly growing industrialized country.
In 1955, the great flood destroyed the dam. As a result, the sawmill portion of the lumberyard became and continues to remain inactive. Prior to the flood, the lumberyard's office and large molding barn was located in our lower yards along River Road. The office was moved to another location in our upper yard for safety, and the molding barn has been "relocated" alongside!
Today, Tinsman Bros. works with lumber and building material manufacturers around the country to bring you the finest materials available. They offer a wide selection of lumber, interior and exterior doors, attic stairs, paints and sundries, hardware, and more.
You can count on Tinsman Bros. to offer you quality products with old-fashioned integrity and service. They still offer delivery today, but now with a truck and driver rather than a horse and wagon!
Tinsman Bros., Inc. is located at 6632 Old Carversville Road in Lumberville. You can call them at 215-297-5100 or visit their website at www.tinsmanbrotherslumber.com
