Our History
1922
Albert "Bert" Cook with his wife and son, Charles "Chuck" Cook, moved to California from Zearing, Iowa
1938
Chuck Cook graduated from Leuzinger High School in Lawndale and joined his father in business
1950
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Bert Cook and Chuck Cook
1957
1973
Chuck Cook at 50th anniversary party1980
Jim Cook graduated from Arizona State University and joined the family business
Bob Cook, Chuck and Jim Cook standing in new warehouse
2004
1923
Bert Cook founded Cook's Lumber and Hardware
Bert Cook, founder of Cook's Lumber and Hardware
Chuck Cook (son) and Bert Cook
1942-1945
Chuck served in the United States Navy in the South Pacific1951-
1952
Chuck served in the United States Navy in Korea
Bert passed away, Chuck took over the business
1958
1961
Bob, Jim and Chuck Cook
1979
Bob Cook graduated from University of Southern California and joined the family business
Phased out the hardware store to expand the showroom and concentrate on the doors / windows and finish materials.
2000
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, Iowa1923
Bert Cook founded Cook's Lumber and HardwareBert Cook, founder of Cook's Lumber and Hardware
1938
Chuck Cook graduated from Leuzinger High School in Lawndale and joined his father in business
Chuck Cook (son) and Bert Cook
1942-1945
Chuck served in the United States Navy in the South Pacific1950
cooks1951-
1952
Chuck served in the United States Navy in Korea
Bert cook and chuck cook
1957
Bert passed away, Chuck took over the business
1958
1961
Bob, Jim and Chuck Cook
1973
Chuck Cook at 50th anniversary party1979
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
Phased out the hardware store to expand the showroom and concentrate on the doors / windows and finish materials.
2000
Bob Cook, Chuck and Jim Cook standing in new warehouse
2004
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.