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About Williams Lumber

Williams Lumber has been a friend to the community since 1946. What started out as one location selling lumber, has grown into seven in the Hudson Valley and Catskill region. We’re a family-owned company with a proud history of integrity and service, and 300+ employees who are happy to call Williams Lumber “home.”  Today, we’re the go-to for hardware, lumber, building materials, millwork, masonry and more.

1946

Stan Williams purchases Gibson Lumber on East Market Street in Rhinebeck and Williams Lumber is founded.

1963

Williams Lumber purchases Salt Point Supply Company and opens a second location.

1968

Williams Lumber moves its flagship location to Route 9 in Rhinebeck.

1980

To meet the needs of the growing community, Williams Lumber in Rhinebeck expands from 5500 sq.ft. to 13,000!

1985

To AGAIN meet the need of the growing community, Williams Lumber in Rhinebeck expands to 28,000 sq feet and is designated the Ace Hardware Store of the Future.

1989

Williams Lumber purchases and renovates Greenport Building Supply and creates Williams Lumber’s third location in Hudson.

1990

Williams Lumber in Rhinebeck expands again and becomes the largest independently home center in the area.

1993

Williams purchases Dain Lumber in Hopewell Junction and Highland.

1998

Williams purchases the Tannersville Supply Company in Tannersville.

1999

Williams creates Williams Express and moves to Red Hook.

2002

Sandy Williams is named Dutchess County 2002 Business Person of the Year. Williams purchases Cross Lumber in High Falls.

2008

Williams opens their brand new store in Hyde Park.
“Best of the Hudson Valley” – Best Place to buy Lumber.

2009

“Best of the Hudson Valley” – Best Place for Lumber.

2010

Hudson Valley Magazine, Reader’s Pick – Best Hardware Store is awarded to Williams Lumber.
Dutchess County Chamber of Commerce, Next Generation Honoree, Kim & Kelly Williams.
“Best of the Hudson Valley” – Best Hardware Store.

2011

Hudson Valley Magazine, Reader’s Pick – Best Hardware Store is awarded to Williams Lumber.
“Best of the Hudson Valley” – Best Hardware Store.

2012

Hudson Valley Magazine, Reader’s Pick – Best Hardware Store is awarded to Williams Lumber.
“Best of the Hudson Valley” – Best Hardware Store.

2013

Hudson Valley Magazine, Editor’s Pick – Best Place to Buy Lumber is awarded to Williams Lumber.
“Best of the Hudson Valley” – Best Lumber Store.

2014

Hudson Valley Magazine, Editor’s Pick – Best Place to Buy Lumber is awarded to Williams Lumber.
Hudson Valley Magazine, Kim Williams, HV Women in Business Award is awarded to Williams Lumber.
Gateway to Entrepreneurial Tomorrows, Inc., Certificate of Appreciation is awarded to Williams Lumber.
“Best of the Hudson Valley” – Best Hardware Store.

2015

Hudson Valley Magazine Editor’s Pick – Best Place to Buy Lumber is awarded to Williams Lumber. Hudson Valley Magazine Reader’s Pick – Best Hardware Store is awarded to Williams Lumber. Dutchess County SPCA, Peter Poggi Award, In Recognition for you Compassionate Care for Homeless Animals is awarded to Williams Lumber. “Best of the Hudson Valley” – Best Lumber & Hardware Store.

2016

Hudson Valley Magazine Editor’s Pick – Best Place to Buy Lumber is awarded to Williams Lumber. Abilities First, Efforts in Workforce Diversity, Business of the Year is awarded to Williams Lumber. Family of the Year for Claudio Cares is awarded to Williams Lumber. “Best of the Hudson Valley” – Best Place to Buy Lumber.

2017

Family Services of Poughkeepsie, Family of the Year, Poughkeepsie is awarded to the Williams Family. Hudson Valley Magazine, Editors Best Place to Buy Lumber is awarded to Williams Lumber. Hudson Valley Magazine, Readers Pick for Hardware Store is awarded to Williams Lumber. The Association of Fundraising Professionals, Leadership Award for Corporate Philanthropy is awarded to Kim Williams. The Rhinebeck location suffered a partial roof collapse as a result of natural causes. “Best of the Hudson Valley” – Best Lumber Store & Hardware Store

2018

Williams hosts a Grand Reopening for the restored and renovated Rhinebeck Location following a partial roof collapse. Hudson Valley Magazine, Editor’s and Reader’s Pick – Best Place to Buy Lumber is awarded to Williams Lumber. “Best of the Hudson Valley” – Best Lumber Store & Hardware Store

2019

“Best of the Hudson Valley” – Best Place to Buy Lumber & Hardware Store.

2020

“Best of the Hudson Valley” – Best Harware Store & Home Center (Mid-Hudson Valley)

2021

“Best of the Hudson Valley” – Best One-Stop-Shop for Your Home & Hardware Store

2022

“Best of the Hudson Valley” – Best Lumber Company.
Kim Williams receives 2022 Moves Power Women Award.

2023

“Best of the Hudson Valley”
Best Hardware Store
Best Lumber Supply
Best Paint Store

2024

Williams Lumber is featured on popular TV show “Designing Spaces Local Edition” alongside partners from Benjamin Moore & Delgado Stone.
“Best of the Hudson Valley”
Best Hardware Store
Best Lumber Supply
Best Paint Store