Houston-Starr Company is Pittsburgh's oldest building material supplier. Three brothers founded the building supply company in 1872 and named it Houston Brothers. Houston Brothers was originally located in the Lawrenceville section of Pittsburgh. In 1886 we were one of the original founding members of the Pittsburgh Builder's Exchange.
The Houston Brothers sold basic building products such as lime, plaster, and lath. A.Q. Starr, a relative of the Houston's, left the family farm and began working for them around 1900. He learned the construction supply business, and later bought Houston Brothers and changed the name to Houston-Starr Company. Shortly after World War II, A.Q. Starr's son's, A.B. Starr and A.J. Starr, left the military and began working for Houston-Starr Company. A.B. Starr managed the construction material business in the late sixties and started the commercial door department. A.J. Starr was in charge of the wholesale appliance and kitchen cabinet business.
A.J. Starr acquired all the shares of the company. In 1980, A.J. Starr’s son, Jim Starr, came into the business and worked in the door department. In 1983, we opened our architectural door and hardware branch in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Later, in 1987, Jim Starr became president and still manages the day to day operations.
Company Details
- Employees
- 29
- Founded
- -
- Address
- 300 Brushton Ave, Pittsburgh,pennsylvania 15221,united States
- Industry
- Wholesale
- NAICS
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Wholesale TradeMerchant Wholesalers, Durable GoodsMerchant Wholesalers, Nondurable GoodsOffice Equipment Merchant WholesalersOther Commercial Equipment Merchant WholesalersMedical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant WholesalersOphthalmic Goods Merchant WholesalersOther Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant WholesalersSporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies Merchant WholesalersToy and Hobby Goods and Supplies Merchant WholesalersOther Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant WholesalersFarm Supplies Merchant WholesalersBook, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant WholesalersFlower, Nursery Stock, and Florists' Supplies Merchant WholesalersTobacco and Tobacco Product Merchant WholesalersPaint, Varnish, and Supplies Merchant WholesalersOther Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant WholesalersProfessional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
- Website
- houstonstarr.com
- Keywords
- Commercial Doors, Commercial Hardware, Residential Doors and Hardware, Appliances, Kitchen Cabinets, Building Materials.
- HQ
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Houston Starr Company has
29 employees.
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employees at Houston Starr Company.
Houston Starr Company's industry is
Wholesale
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Houston Starr Company's categories are Wholesale
Houston Starr Company's founding year is 1872
