A retailer's $4.5 million investment

A NE OF the West's oldest V family named and operated lumber businesses. in existence almost a century, is staking $4.5million on its area's unabated growth.

Ganahl Lumber Co.. founded in 1884, recently completed its headquarters facility, hailed as one of the most technologically advanced in the industry, on a 16 acre site in

Anaheim, Ca.

The yard has been masterplanned for a near-term expansion at least double the company's current annual sales of $22-million.

"We believe, without reservation," affirms president Peter Ganahl, "that the spectacular pacesetting growth the Southland has already seen is but a prelude. a springboard, to what the future has in store."

The new yard, approximately two miles east of Disneyland, is a showcase facility, making lavish design use of wood in the concept that no other material could more graphically reflect the nature of the company's business.

More than 10,000 board feet of select tight-knot western red cedar, pressure treated with Koppers Company "Wolman" preservatives to provide protective resistance against decay and insect attack, has

Story at a Glance

Venerable western retailer completes $4.5 million facility hailed as one of the most technologicallyadvanced in the industry... master planning of 16-acre facility aims at near-term doubling of current $22 million annual sales.

been utilized for the facades of key structures, including a 16,000 sq. ft. administrative center and retail store, as well as various backlot mills.

For a more effective display of the wood's natural hue and grain, (Please turn to page 64)

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