Lumber Mart of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, went into business in Cooperstown in 1970. Howard Surerus was manager of the building supply business until 1974. After his resignation, Les Winning Jr. became manager and continues in that position.

The building was constructed in t964 by Meland Lumber Company of Northwood. Reuben Meland managed that business in Cooperstown until it closed.

Source: Cooperstown, North Dakota 1882-1982 Centennial Page 219