Project Description
The Lumber Baron offers rare, old-growth redwood lumber reclaimed from the original San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge. Built in 1936, this historic landmark contained exceptional redwood timbers prized for their tight grain, remarkable durability, and impressive dimensions. Today, these reclaimed Bay Bridge redwood beams offer architects, designers, and homeowners a unique opportunity to incorporate authentic California history into luxury homes, custom furniture, and architectural projects.
Following the partial collapse of the upper deck in the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, construction of a new bridge began in 2002. During the dismantling of the original Bay Bridge, much of the metal was sent overseas for recycling. The Lumber Baron was fortunate to recover historic old-growth redwood timbers from the bases of two bridge piers. This redwood served as “bumpers” and protected cargo ships for decades, resulting in exceptional material rich in character and San Francisco Bay Area history.
Rare Old-Growth Bay Bridge Redwood
Originally harvested from Northern California’s old-growth redwood forests, this historic lumber was used in the construction of the original San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge. The Lumber Baron salvaged these remarkable timbers, giving this extraordinary material a second life in luxury homes, architectural projects, and custom woodworking.
Available Redwood Dimensions and Custom Milling
Our reclaimed Bay Bridge redwood includes substantial timbers suitable for architectural applications, exposed beams, custom furniture, siding, paneling, and specialty millwork.
Available inventory has included large 12×12 timbers and other substantial dimensions. Our Richmond, California, milling facility can transform these historic beams into custom sizes and profiles to meet specific project requirements.
Contact The Lumber Baron to discuss current availability, dimensions, and custom milling options.
Historic Redwood for Exceptional Architectural Projects
Few building materials offer the combination of history, natural beauty, and character found in reclaimed old-growth redwood.
Architects, designers, contractors, and homeowners can incorporate this historic material into distinctive residential and commercial projects. From exposed structural timbers to custom interior finishes, reclaimed Bay Bridge redwood offers a connection to California’s architectural heritage.
Sustainable Reclaimed Lumber
Reusing historic lumber preserves valuable wood resources while reducing demand for newly harvested timber.
By reclaiming and milling these old-growth redwood timbers, The Lumber Baron helps preserve materials that would otherwise be lost while supplying distinctive wood for new construction and restoration projects.
Purchase Reclaimed Bay Bridge Redwood
The Lumber Baron specializes in rare reclaimed redwood, old-growth timbers, and custom-milled architectural lumber.
Visit our Richmond, California, lumberyard or contact us at (510) 525-1906 to discuss available inventory, project quantities, and custom milling.
Whether you’re sourcing a single statement beam or lumber for a substantial architectural project, we can help you find the right material.