by Juanita | Mar 6, 2020 | Ava Lee's History Corner, Events, George's Furniture
A Calamitous Night George’s Woodcrafts had just turned 20 years old. George Martin’s efforts had grown a custom, solid wood furniture-making business that employed about 8 full-time craftsman. George and his family had retired for the night on April 28, 1989. ...
by Juanita | Jan 17, 2020 | Ava Lee's History Corner, Customization
Birth of quality furniture George first began his business in 1972. He made furniture in an old dairy barn wood shop and marketed it at a small stand in Lancaster County. The Gurnsey Barn, was a local venue for country music and local theater nestled along the...
by Juanita | Dec 14, 2019 | 50th anniversary, Ava Lee's History Corner, Entertainment Centers, Events, George's Furniture, Rocking Chairs, Tables
As 2019 draws to a close, we look forward to 2020 with anticipation and excitement. The Christmas season surely brings a sense of excitement and wonder as we celebrate the coming of Jesus for the salvation of the world. We pray that the remaining days of 2019 are a...
by Juanita | Nov 8, 2019 | Ava Lee's History Corner, George's Furniture, Rocking Chairs
Why a non-tip rocker? When George was small, he was having so much fun rocking in his grandma’s antique rocker that he tipped it right over. After recovering from the fall, he promised his mother that if he ever built a rocker, he would make one that would not tip...
by Juanita | Nov 8, 2019 | Ava Lee's History Corner, Furniture Care
Commitment to Quality From the beginning, George’s Furniture is committed to create quality, hardwood furniture, crafted by a single craftsman and safely delivered to the customer’s home. As a child, I heard George lament over customers requests to cut costs by...
by Juanita | Dec 1, 2018 | Ava Lee's History Corner, Events, George's Furniture
Small Beginning In November of 1968, I married George, a farmer with woodworking interests. Our beginning year was spent in the beautiful mountains of West Virginia. A veneer factory, that gave away their scraps of veneer, provided material for making baskets and...
