OTHER TREASURES
Wisconsin Woodchuck and our subsidiary, Old Globe Reclaimed Wood, have acquired significant amounts of items other than beams and dimension lumber in the process of dismantling the Old Globe Elevator. Consequently, we also offer the following products. (Click on any image to see a larger view.)
Antique Nails
Millions of square-cut antique wrought iron nails and spikes, up to 10 inches long, starting at $4.00 per pound.
Antique Turnbuckles
Rare cast iron turnbuckles in a variety of sizes. Call for current prices.
Antique Washers
Unique cast iron washers, up to 6 inches in diameter. Prices start at $3.00.
Oak Pegs
Antique oak pegs, up to 12 inches long, which were used to secure mortise-and-tenon joints between beams. Starting at $5.00.
Oak Blocks
Hundreds of oak blocks that were used to secure wrought iron rods that kept the elevator bins from bulging when filled with grain. Each trapezoidal block is at least 3 feet long on one side, and 2 feet long on the other. The blocks are 8 inches wide and 6 inches deep. Priced at $30.00 each.
Limestone Slabs
Massive cluster of posts supporting the grain bins in terminal building sat on beautiful limestone slabs. We have salvaged several of these pink-hued slabs. They range in size up to approximately 4 feet by 4 feet, by 2 feet high. Can be wet-sawn into tiles or blocks. Call for prices and availability.
Terra Cotta Blocks
Antique, glazed terra cotta blocks in several shapes and sizes. Hundreds are being used in the expansion of the DECC Arena, home to the UM-Duluth Hockey Team, but we have more. Call for availability and prices.
Wrought Iron
Approximately 500,000 pounds of real wrought iron rods up to 14 feet long, in diameters ranging from 5/8 inch to 1-1/2 inches. No longer produced anywhere in the world, these items are actively sought by blacksmiths and bladesmiths. See photo of sample rod, at right. Also see our price list.
Digital Photographs
Click on any image to see a larger view. Additional digital photographs can be made available upon request.
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