About Williams Lumber

Since 1946, Williams has been meeting the needs of the community in the Hudson Valley and Catskill regions for hardware, lumber, building materials, millwork, masonry and more. The Williams family and staff are committed to providing unsurpassed excellence in service, quality & price, seven days a week, at their nine locations throughout the Hudson Valley.

Year Details
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.
  • Williams purchases Greenport Building Supply Company 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