Some of the world’s finest woodworkers can be found in New England. The rich heritage and folk lure of the great Yankee Woodworker is as well known today as it was hundreds of years ago, and the craft has been handed down through the generations. J.K. Adams success is certainly attributable to the early Vermonters employed by the company while in its infancy who brought forth the techniques and quality craftsmanship that could only come from generations of shared knowledge and experience. Today J.K. Adams employs the future generations of woodworkers seen in these early employee photographs.

The J.K. Adams factory has been at the same location since the beginning. As many as three generations of families have relied on J.K. Adams to provide for their families. Located in a rural area of Vermont, J.K. Adams remains one of the largest employers in the area and is an important pillar of support for their local community.

J.K. Adams has always used the creativity and skill of their workforce in developing new products and even today remains the leader in design for their type of products. Some of the items shown here have long been moved to the company archives yet some continue today as they have achieved timeless stature.