Our History

1922
Albert "Bert" Cook with his wife and son, Charles "Chuck" Cook, moved to California from Zearing, Iowa
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1938
Chuck Cook graduated from Leuzinger High School in Lawndale and joined his father in business
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1950
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Bert Cook and Chuck Cook
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1957
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1973
Chuck Cook at 50th anniversary party
1980
Jim Cook graduated from Arizona State University and joined the family business
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Bob Cook, Chuck and Jim Cook standing in new warehouse
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2004
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1923
Bert Cook founded Cook's Lumber and Hardware
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Bert Cook, founder of Cook's Lumber and Hardware
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Chuck Cook (son) and Bert Cook
1942-1945
Chuck served in the United States Navy in the South Pacific
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1951-
1952
Chuck served in the United States Navy in Korea
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Bert passed away, Chuck took over the business
1958
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1961
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Bob, Jim and Chuck Cook
 
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1979
Bob Cook graduated from University of Southern California and joined the family business
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Phased out the hardware store to expand the showroom and concentrate on the doors / windows and finish materials.
2000
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2006
Chuck Cook passed away leaving the business to Bob and Jim Cook
1922
Albert "Bert" Cook with his wife and son, Charles "Chuck" Cook, moved to California from Zearing, Iowa
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1923
Bert Cook founded Cook's Lumber and Hardware
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Bert Cook, founder of Cook's Lumber and Hardware
1938
Chuck Cook graduated from Leuzinger High School in Lawndale and joined his father in business
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Chuck Cook (son) and Bert Cook
1942-1945
Chuck served in the United States Navy in the South Pacific
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1950
cooks
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1951-
1952
Chuck served in the United States Navy in Korea
 
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Bert cook and chuck cook
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1957
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Bert passed away, Chuck took over the business
1958
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1961
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Bob, Jim and Chuck Cook
 
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1973
Chuck Cook at 50th anniversary party
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1979
Bob Cook graduated from University of Southern California and joined the family business
1980
Jim Cook graduated from Arizona State University and joined the family business
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Phased out the hardware store to expand the showroom and concentrate on the doors / windows and finish materials.
2000
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Bob Cook, Chuck and Jim Cook standing in new warehouse
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2004
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2006
Chuck Cook passed away leaving the business to Bob and Jim Cook

Today Cook’s Doors & Windows is in it’s fourth generation of Cooks dedicated to carrying on Bert’s legacy. We have professionals ready to assist home owners, designers, and contractors with product information and advice about windows, doors, mouldings, hardware and more. Whether your project is new construction or a remodel we offer products to match your vision and budget.