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Long lost axe …discovered at Elwha Bridge project

Published 1:30 am Thursday, May 30, 2024

Jose took the time to contact several Clallam County historical entities before deciding to inquire if the Forks Timber Museum would like to put the gravel-encrusted tool on display. Submitted photos
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Jose took the time to contact several Clallam County historical entities before deciding to inquire if the Forks Timber Museum would like to put the gravel-encrusted tool on display. Submitted photos

Jose took the time to contact several Clallam County historical entities before deciding to inquire if the Forks Timber Museum would like to put the gravel-encrusted tool on display. Submitted photos
The Elwha Bridge project continues on ….perhaps other tools will be found as excavation is underway in former lake Aldwell.

This axe rested submerged under the cold waters of Lake Aldwell for almost 100 years until the quick eyes of Ceccanti, Inc.’s excavator operator Jose Perez-Soto recognized the historical artifact as being more than just another stick.

Interestingly, river stones have embedded themselves into the axe head. Jose, wanting to preserve the axe for all to see, has donated his find to the Forks Timber Museum where it is now on display.

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