Family Owned For Five Generations
Lincoln Creek Lumber has proudly served the communities of Lewis and Thurston Counties for over 100 years.
Lincoln Creek Mill began operations in 1903, establishing the lumber yard as an important part of Centralia's history. Three years later, in 1906, William H. Thompson purchased and modernized the mill, starting a family legacy that continues today.
Two more generations of Thompsons continued operating the mill until the Great Depression, when the economy of the time forced the mill to close. Down but not out, the Thompson family kept the business alive reselling lumber and moldings from other mills. In 1947, with the end of WWII and the post war building boom underway, Lincoln Creek Lumber moved to the location it occupies today on Old Highway 99. Then in 1972, Lincoln Creek Lumber further adapted to the changing business environment by expanding product and service offerings and joining the Ace Hardware Co-Op.
Lincoln Creek Lumber has continued to offer superior services, quality merchandise at competitive prices and continually expanding to offer more than just lumber. You can find fishing gear, tools, sports gear, coolers, garden supplies, our Dream In Color Paint Studio, and much more.
Our Company Promise
Our Vision Statement, Mission Statement and Core Values define who we are and what the proper employee perspective should be. These statements and values beyond anything else have driven the success of our company for the last several decades.
Vision Statement
To be known throughout the communities we serve as an integral part of everyday life.
Mission Statement
We are committed to providing superior service and an overall shopping experience to our customers that surpasses any and all of our competitors.
We will provide our customers a clean store that is well stocked with quality merchandise. We will be the most conscientious, courteous, knowledgeable, helpful and well-trained associates in our profession. We will provide all of this at competitive prices and we will be the overall best value for our customers.
Values
People - We are a customer-centered organization; we believe that all people are to be treated with respect and honesty. Our employees are the source of our strength. They determine our vitality and reputation. Our success is dependent upon the collective energy and determination of all of our team members. We strive to create a work environment where motivated team members can flourish and succeed to their highest potential. We appreciate effort and reward results.
Extraordinary Customer Service - We go to extraordinary lengths to satisfy our customers. We want to exceed their expectations every time they shop. We know that by doing so we turn customers into advocates for our business. Advocates do more than shop with us, they talk about us to their friends, families, and others. We want to serve our customers competently, efficiently, knowledgeably and happily.
Value - We offer value to our customers by providing them with quality products, extraordinary service and a competitive price.
Environmental Practices - We respect our environment and recycle, reuse, and reduce our waste wherever and whenever we can.
Integrity In All Business Dealings - Our employees practice the highest ethical standards and honor our promises and commitments. We each take accountability for our actions. We communicate with each other honestly and with empathy. Our business partners are our allies in serving our customers. We treat them with respect, fairness and integrity at all times and expect the same in return.
Excellence - Our culture encourages new ideas and finding better ways of working. We’re not afraid to take risks. Our team members strive to identify opportunities and solve problems while increasing our value to our customers.