Celebrating 100 Years of 41 Lumber
Building Your Dreams, One Project At A Time. A Legacy Of Customer Service: A Century Strong, Future- Focused.
Our Story
1925 – 2025
For a century, 41 Lumber has stood as a trusted partner to homeowners, builders, and communities across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. From our humble beginnings in 1925 in Houghton to becoming a leader in lumber and building materials, our story is built on customer service, quality products, expertise and trust.
Our Legacy
From single-yard operations to six locations strong, 41 Lumber has weathered a century of change — always staying true to our roots.
1925
Founded as a small lumber yard.
1960s–1980s
Expanded product lines and locations.
2000s
Introduced in-house design services across locations.
Today
Six locations, a kitchen and bath design center, 90+ Team members, one shared vision: helping you build your dreams, one project at a time.
100 years. Six locations. One incredible legacy.
Since 1925, 41 Lumber has been helping build more than homes, we’ve been building relationships, trust, and a name that generations of customers can count on.
41 Lumber Legacy is a story about where we started, how we’ve grown, and the people who shaped every step of the journey. From the Copper Country to every community we now serve across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, this film honors the traditions we carry, the innovation that drives us, and the people who make it all matter.
A Glimpse Behind the Lens: Our Legacy in the Making
What’s Happening in 2025
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FROM DAY ONE TO TODAY, YOU'RE AT THE HEART OF OUR STORY
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