A Family Business Since 1951
Warren Atkinson converted the chicken coop behind his home on Boise’s Fairview Avenue into a workshop for glass beveling and mirror re-silvering.
Joined by his eldest son R. Milton “Milt” Atkinson in the fall of 1952, their early success led to the incorporation of the business on June 11, 1953, along with three additional family members: Vernon Waits (Warren’s brother-in-law), J. Preston Atkinson (Warren’s brother) and R. Weldon Atkinson (Warren’s younger son).
The grand opening of the retail store at 424 North Orchard was held on August 3, 1953. By 1958, continued growth prompted a decision to acquire property at 909 North Orchard — where the company continues operations to this day.


