| History Of College |
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History, years in the making.
College Woodwork began in the early 1900’s as a woodworking class for students attending Lornedale Academy. For both philosophical and economic reasons, work was viewed as an essential component of education. By 1920, the woodworking class had grown into a business producing small household items—trellises, playpens, potty chairs, ladders and ironing boards. Furniture was a natural extension of the product line, and by the early 1960’s, production focused on simple furniture, designed for timeless style and robust quality.
Much has changed in the past century. Equipment and processes have been updated, markets are international, and competition is global. Despite the changes, College Woodwork adheres to the core values established a century ago. It remains committed to producing quality products at a reasonable price. Still affiliated with the school, College employs some students who earn an income while they learn values and skills that will remain with them throughout their lives. The lessons they learn reflect knowledge born of a century of woodworking.
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