History of Cape Fear Heart Pine
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The virgin forests of America were truly an astounding natural resource. Colonists realized the beauty, strength, and durability of Longleaf Heart Pine and clear cut the vast virgin pine forests. In order to process the timbers, they had to be shipped to the nearest sawmill. Rivers were the primary means of transporting the timbers. When a bend or a rough spot was reached on the river, many of the massive timbers were lost underwater. The lost treasures were stranded on river floors and certainly could not be recovered...until today. After being submerged for over a century, they have been perfectly preserved . Our historic river-preserved heart pine comes from locations throughout the Cape Fear Region in Wilmington, North Carolina. This beautiful flooring has a unique time enhanced patina that words cannot describe. Historic value in the timber can add greatly to your enjoyment of the rare beauty. Cape Fear Heart Pine also has ancient timber from the plantation of one of the great statesman, Cornelius Harnett, of the revolutionary period.