The first saw mill in Pickford was built in 1879.  It was located on the north side of Main Street on the Munuscong River.
 

The Saw & Shingle Mill

Another mill, the Saw and Shingle Mill, was built by William Beacom and James McDonald, Jr. in the early 1880s.  It was located on the east branch of the Munuscong River, one mile east of Pickford.  The mill operated for the last time in 1918.  F. H. Taylor bought the mill in 1919.

MacDonald Lumber Company

James MacDonald, Sr. built a saw mill five miles north of Pickford in 1881.  He operated the mill at that location until he sold the business to his son, Isaac D., in 1894.  In 1905 I. D. set up his first saw mill on the site of the present mill.  In 1946 at the age of 75 I. D. sold the business to his oldest son, Howard.  In 1949 Howard sold the saw and planning mill to Harold Beacom.  Harold operated the mill until 1973 when he sold it to the present owners, Edwin MacDonald and Sons.

Walz Grist Mill

The first grist mill in Pickford was built in 1895 and located next to the Pickford Saw Mill on the north side of Main Street.  Fred Smith bought the mill in 1907.  He operated the mill until it burned in 1932.  He then bought the former woolen mill and continued operation until he sold the business to his son-in-law, Elmer Newman in 1950.

Woolen Mill - Pickford Elevator

The mill was built about 1908, specializing in woolen material and yarns.  It was in operation until about 1918 when the business was closed and the building vacated.  F. J. Smith bought the building in 1932 and operated a grain and feed mill there.  The business later became known as the Pickford Elevator and is owned and operated by the Thorne brothers.