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Boat/Canoe builder - Ollie Clark

Discussion in 'Research and History' started by Jim Eckler, Mar 16, 2021.

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  1. Jim Eckler

    Jim Eckler paddle on...

    Has anyone heard of Oliver Clark as a boat and canoe builder in the Buffalo/Western NY area? I believe he taught classes on boat building; maybe associated with the Buffalo Maritime Center. I have one of his canoe molds. Thanks for whatever you can offer.

    Jim Eckler
     
    Jim Eckler, Mar 16, 2021
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  2. Dan Miller

    Dan Miller cranky canoeist Staff Member

    Hi Jim,

    Have you tried contacting the Buffalo Maritime Center directly? There are some good folk there.
     
    Dan Miller, Mar 16, 2021
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    Jim Eckler

    Jim Eckler paddle on...

    Thanks, Dan. Yes, in fact, I sent them a note today right after I posted this note - and immediately got a positive reply. They even named a twin-masted sloop after him - the OK Clark. I will keep snooping. I believe they just opened up again to the public.
     
    Jim Eckler, Mar 16, 2021
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  4. Rob Stevens

    Rob Stevens Wooden Canoes are in the Blood

    Jim,
    I copied your query to local (to Buffalo) canoe builder Lew Markle (Lew's Canoes). Me migh know (of) Ollie.
     
    Rob Stevens, Mar 17, 2021
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