Carter Turpentine Still, 1930, Portal

Carter Turpentine Still, a wooden structure with a sign detailing its establishment in 1930, surrounded by rusty barrels and trees.

This turpentine still was established by F. N. Carter, Sr., in 1930. Today, it’s maintained by the Portal Heritage Society and is the centerpiece of the annual Turpentine Festival.

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