Hechinger Company

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Dates:
Active 1905
Active 1997

Biographical notes:

Founded in 1911 as a wrecking operation in Washington, D.C.; sold salvaged building materials to the public; began stocking new materials as well to satisfy customer needs; in 1953 the company reorganized as a partnership and established a corporation called Richard England Associates to handle the wholesale business; 1999 the company declared bankruptcy and closed its doors in September 1999.

From the description of Hechinger Company records, 1905-1997. (Historical Society of Washington, Dc). WorldCat record id: 70970387

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Subjects:

  • Building materials industry
  • Buildings
  • Dwellings
  • Hardware stores
  • Stores, Retail
  • Wrecking

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Places:

  • Middle Atlantic States (as recorded)
  • Washington (D.C.) (as recorded)

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