Online
Exhibitions:
Documenting
Change: Industry and Business in Troy and Rensselaer County, NY
Collins Lumber Corporation
Records, 1989-
Historical Note: Collins Lumber
Corporation was founded in 1888. For many years it operated as
Charles Collins & Sons. In addition to selling lumber and
hardware, the firm has a long history of manufacturing custom
mill work pieces for construction and in recent years has played
an important role in the renovation of Troy's historic architectural
heritage. Collins Truss Systems, Inc. is a subsidiary firm.
Scope and Content: A disastrous
fire in 1989 destroyed the first century of Collins' lumber's
business records. Current records maintained are chiefly accounting
records, sales records, and payroll records.
Location: Collins Lumber, 2742
Sixth Ave., Troy, NY 12180. For access, contact the company.
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