Looking Back on 65 Years of Suburban Lumber
As Suburban Lumber celebrates its 65th year in business, our team has taken this opportunity to look back and reflect on the milestones, people, and community that helped get us here. A Walk Down Memory Lane In 1958, Suburban Lumber founders Joe Flynn and John Plotz teamed up to purchase Quaid Lumber, located on Highway […]
Replacing Historic Windows the Right Way
In Cedar Rapids, especially in the Southeast side, there are hundreds of historic homes that are beautifully preserved and maintained. If you close your eyes, you can probably picture one home in particular that has always stood out to you for some reason or another. Maybe you pass it on your way to work every […]
Family Owned and Locally Operated for 65 Years
Suburban Lumber was founded as a family business and remains in the family today, honoring the strong values of family, community, and people six and half decades later. The Founding Families Suburban Lumber was founded in 1958 by Joe Flynn and John Plotz. The two entered a joint business venture by purchasing the old Quaid […]