Once upon a time Ada had a lumber yard
By Monty Siekerman
Ada, like many small towns, once had a large, thriving lumber company.
In Ada it was first known as Root King Lumber, then King Lumber. It was located at the corner of Buckeye and Gilbert streets.
The Village of Ada now owns the property. The building is locally known as the Blue Building (blue siding has been applied) and is used for storage. The lumber yard area has been turned into a parking lot for the public and for the police vehicles and workers at the adjacent City Building.
(Reminder: the Ada Historical Society charter membership drive is 5-6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 7, with a reception at the Railroad Depot. $10 individual, $15 family. All are invited to go to Viva Maria’s at 6:30 to continue the conversation over dinner.)
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