Do you know much about the lumber industry? If you don't, you should because it was an important part of Minnesota’s economy in the 1800’s. It isn't as much today, but it was especially relevant in the 1800’s. It had its peak in the 1800’s, when there were trees everywhere to cut down. Frederick Weyerhaeuser is important because he started a company in Minnesota. He started investing in lumber companies, and then bought timberland in Wisconsin in the 1860’s. When there weren't many trees left to cut down, he came to Minnesota in search of more timberland. His company eventually expanded to sawmills and small railroad lines. The lumber industry then hit its peak around 1875. By the time the lumber industry had hit its peak, there were
