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Some of our finest woods went to build Sailing Ships and fine San Francisco Buildings

Since then, Allen and Higgins Lumber Co. was destroyed during the 1906 earthquake and fire, only to reopen in four days to help San Francisco rebuild after the catastrophe.

In the years that followed, we proudly supplied much of the exotic woods for such landmarks as William R. Hearst's San Simeon Castle, the Flood Building and the reconstruction of St. Mary's Cathedral.

After the ups and downs of the depression, the war years and another devastating fire in 1969, J. E. Higgins rebuilt again. determined to offer a wider range of products, larger inventories and expanded customer services.

Now with 8 major distribution yards plus drying, milling and moulding facilities, this commitment to customer service continues with us today. In 1883, J. E. would have insisted on it.