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Our History

Parke and Leroy Futer graduated from Bowman’s Technical School in Lancaster County. They started their business by knocking on doors for watch and clock repair. In 1932, they opened their first location at 166 W. Market St. in downtown York. Within a year, they moved to the center square and relocated in the John Hartman building, the tallest building west of the Susquehanna River and a landmark in the 1800s.

The location on the square and the quality of goods and services provided by the two Futer brothers guaranteed their success. Eventually, the Futer family purchased and remodeled the building in 1967 reducing it from seven to three stories and adding a new modern-style facade. Learn More