Bob's was very different when Bob Sr. opened his doors to Bob's Surplus in 1947.

In 1947 Bob Schlecht Sr. "hitched" his way from Minot, ND to Longview, WA, by way of railcar roof-tops. He and his wife Lila, opened the original war surplus store in a small tent. Selling items such as Army Cots for $2.50, Canteens for 25 cents, and Wool Socks for 50 cents. The local women kept him supplied with used grocery bags.

In 1956 a 6,000 square foot store was built. Over the next 40 years, 7 more building phases were completed. Most of the store was painted green, the result of one of Bob Senior's great paint bargains!

We have grown. Today we serve you from over 100,000 square feet in a store where you can still find great bargains and even a few green walls!

Store in 1947	Bob's Surplus Truck We Still Have The Truck!
Bob's Today!	Bob Schlecht, Sr. Bob Schlecht & Matt Schlecht

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