The four generation , family-owned-and-operated lumberyard was founded in 1911 , when Rhody native Carold “ Kit ” Arnold got his start cutting and shipping timber from Ridge Hill in North Kingstown . In 1952 , to accommodate growing demand , Arnold Lumber established a lumber shed in West Kingston where customers could pick out the wood themselves and simply leave a note to record what they owed . This “ honor system ” allowed the company to not only help their neighbors build homes and businesses , but also build trust . More than one hundred years later , Arnold Lumber is a full-service lumberyard with four locations , and while they may have grown beyond the simple honor system that once was , the mutual trust between business and customer remains .

The company provides high-quality lumber , masonry supplies , custom doors , millwork and top-of-the-line national brands for their kitchen and bath projects ( think the likes of Unilock , Andersen and Candlelight ).

On a broader scale , Arnold Lumber is dedicated to supporting the communities in which we live and work through donations , partnerships and volunteering . Over the past year , the company raised nearly $ 10,000 and collected truckloads of toys for local charities .

This dedication to our communities — coupled with free , sameday delivery offerings , experienced knowledgeable staff , and onsite consultations — makes it easy to see why Arnold Lumber has stood the test of time and will continue serving fellow Rhode Islanders for many years to come . ◆

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ARNOLD LUMBER , 251 Fairgrounds Rd ., West Kingston , 401-783-2266 , arnoldlumber . com .

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