1947-48: Winter, Jim Rathbun, father of current owner, Alden Rathbun opens for business at 43 State St, the site of the former Manten Porter mill.

1948-67: Rathbun Company sells building materials, builds several homes in Presque Isle. In 1952, company incorporates, creating two separate entities, Rathbun Construction and Rathbun Lumber. Rathbun Construction evolves, eventually expanding into churches, schools, and other large projects.

1966: Jim Rathbun dies unexpectedly. Companies continue to operate with employed leadership.

1967-80: Alden Rathbun, just out of college, begins working with construction company. Company expands and builds water treatment plants throughout the state.

1981: Construction operations are phased out. Alden assumes leadership of Rathbun Lumber. With more attention to buying right, the company begins to grow. Sales soon top $1 million annually.

1993: Rathbun Lumber modernizes, adds point-of-sale computer system.

1995: Company joins Lumbermen's Merchandising Corporation, largest independent buying group in USA. With added buying power, sales continue to surge.

1995-present: With growth in sales continuing, Rathbun Lumber Company chooses to remain at 43 State St, honoring the time-honored traditions of customer and community service, with a very capable and dedicated staff.

1996: Computer assisted design software enables expansion of kitchen design sales.

2011: Interior store design and computer upgrades add customer convenience and services

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