1895 - The Entrepreneurial Empire of Nicholas Heinemann
photo credit: Carol Digel

From left to right: Belle Heinemann, Bessie Wilhelmina Heinemann, Mary Theresa Heinemann and Nicholas William Heinemann standing in front of their house which is now the Maples Inn.  The horse was named Doc.

The N.W. Heinemann's house is still located in Colegrove, but is now known as the Maples Inn.

N. W. Heinemann, lumberman, Colegrove, was born in Duderstadt, Germany, November 25, 1848, a son of Christopher Heinemann.  When he was three years old his parents came to the United States and settled in Norwich Township, McKean Co., Penn., where, in 1865, his father built what is called an up-and-down saw-mill.  He was reared in McKean County, working on  he farm and in the mill until manhood, and finally bought the homestead and mill of his father.  He has rebuilt the mill, and has furnished it with the latest approved machinery, and is now cutting 30,000 feet of lumber a day.

Mr. Heinemann was married, October 1, 1874, to Miss Annie Bell Waffle, of Elm Valley, Allegany Co., N.Y.  She is the daughter of George and Bessie (Knight) Waffle, the former of whom was born in Cortland, N.Y., July 8, 1808, and then latter in Vermont, April 20, 1820.  Mr. and Mrs. Heinemann are the parents of two children:  Bessie W. and Theressa.

Nicholas Heinemann Empire

Wood Chemical Plant in Crosby
One of the many wood chemical plants along the northern border of Pennsylvania. This one was located in Crosby, PA and was owned by N.W. Heinemann.
Sawmill in Crosby
This Heinemann sawmill continued below Colegrove until late 1905 when the machinery was moved to Crosby.  The old mill remained standing at Colegrove for many years.  The new mill was small, the majority of Heinemann's good saw timber having been cut by then. 
Sawmill in Colegrove
One of N.W. Heinemann's Sawmills located throughout McKean County. This one was located in Colegrove, PA.
Heinemann Railroad
N.W. Heinemanns fourth of July announcement of giving free rides on his railroad to the "Ridgway Lot" to all the present and former residents of Norwich Township.
Colegrove Topographical Map
Topographical map of Norwich township from Crosby to Colegrove including: Crosby railroad depot, Colegrove railroad depot, Norwich cemetary, the Maples Inn / N.W. Heinemann's home and Hamlin station 

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