Their Father’s Shed

The bitter winter of 1949-1950 resulted in the Gorman’s orchards being frozen so the brothers needed to find an alternate way to provide for their growing families.  Various farming options were bandied about, but ultimately, they decided to make and sell fruit boxes.  Using their father’s shed (which still stands at the entrance to the mill property) and their own practical skills and knowledge, John and Ross began their journey in the forest industry.