
Serving You Since 1947
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Bob's 1947 Store |
Bob's Surplus
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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¢,
and Wool Socks for 50¢. The local women kept him supplied with used
grocery bags.
Business grew!
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 Sr.'s great
paint bargains.
Today we serve you from over 100,000 square feet in
a store where you can still find great bargains, (and a few green
walls)!
P.S. ...and we still have the truck