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Southern Lumber Rebuilding

The Southern Lumber Co." San Jose, Ca., is proceedingon schedule in the rebuilding of their store and warehouse complex that was destroyed in an $800,000 blaze June 19. Bruce Pohle, v.p., reports that they plan to have the slab and footings in by the time you read this, weather permitting.

Total area of the new building (see drawing) will be 65,000 sq. ft. for warehouse and sales. The exterior of the old "hardwood room" will be clear redwood siding, applied diagonally. Southern Lumber Co., which was founded in 1904, was the subject of a special feature article in The Merchant Magazine, October, 197I, that described their considerable expertise in hardwood retailing.

The balance of the new building will be of tilt up construction ,29 feet tall, with the concrete being poured into rough lumber forms so that they will have a wood-grained effect once the walls are up. The walls will then be stained to simulate wood.

There will be parking for 75 cars with more space available for additional parking. The mill will be com- pletely self-enclosed in the middle of the building for easy access from any part of the store.

Show Booth is Big Success

Is the general public as a whole really interested in do-it-yourself products?

You better believe it!

At that Western colossus known as the Los Angeles County Fair, Woodland Products Co., of nearby Pomona, set up a booth to exhibit - but not to actually selltheir popu- larlineof mouldings, picture frames, bulletin boards, shelves and related items.