Los Angeles Firm Has Modern Distribution Yard

Commercial Lumber Co., Inc., Los Angeles, established in 1941, with Manufacturers Lumber Co. as exclusive sales agent, has become an irnportant factor in the distribution r>f softn.oods ancl hardu'oods in this area.

Quick progress has bcen macle b1' this concern in the development of their ne'u' 8-acre distribution 1'ard at 81-15 lleach Street. This site r,r'as Pnrchased last November for the purpose of concentrating the business then being done at their three yards. The nen'y:Lrcl has a frontage of 1326 feet or.r Beach Street and also on the Pacific Electric right of way.

Improvements made include the construction of a modern shed for dry softwood and hardwood lumber with a capacity of 400,000 feet, a warehouse for plywood and cut stock, and a spur track r,vith room for seven cars. Modern lumber handling equipment includes a l5-ton electric crane for loading. a Hyster lumber carrier, a ne\\r Hyster lift (Continued on Page 22)