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One nice summer day in 1972 the World's Famous Carpet Barn was born and opened for business. It hasn't looked back since. The building located at 2032 Grand Avenue in Billings was originally a landmark bowling alley, then became a teen center where Gary Lewis and the Playboys once performed. It was transformed into an archery lane and computerized golf center for a while until becoming what it is today. It hasn't changed too much.....the bright red exterior and the warm and warehousey interior. What is really great, however, is the terrific staff. They are friendly, knowledgeable, and willing to assist your flooring needs in any way. The Barn is stocked full of some of the industry's best bargains, closeouts, and specials. You will find "one of a kind" specials at savings in excess of 70% off suggested retail that no one else in our shopping area has. We are not full of high overhead and expensive taste, but rather conscious of what our customers really want.....the best deal for their dollar today! A lot of companies sell warranties every day. We think a warranty is only as good as the company you purchased from is still in business. Well.......The Barn has been in business for 37 years and our parent company, Pierce, for over 85 years!! That says a lot for taking care of customers in a manner they will keep coming back for generations. Stop in soon and have a cup of coffee, a cold drink and some free popcorn! George R. Pierce came to Montana in 1913. He sold patented medicine on the road while traveling in a Ford Model “T”, often using a compass for direction. He was married in Butte in 1916 to Margaret, moving to Billings that year. Over the next 12 years, he held various jobs ranging from a parts man for North West Auto, a Huppmobile dealer, Chevrolet salesman for Goan Motor Company to the Nash salesman for Rich Motor Company. In 1924, George R. decided to try selling used cars for himself, renting the west half of a building located in Billings at North 30th Street and Montana Avenue. He always said he did not handle used cars, only “Experienced Automobiles”. Later he rebuilt wrecked automobiles. It was not unusual to see a Chevrolet chassis with an Essex body, or vice versa. George Pierce was a master organizer and salesman. However, a man once remarked to him “Your place is so dirty. How can you get people to stand still long enough to sell them anything?” Thinking quickly, George replied, “The joint is dirty, but we are sociable.” This became a new phrase in his advertising, along with his myth of a dog named “Gum Shoe”. Over the years, he had many men and boys employed, and he often times provided them meals and a roof over their heads during tough times. George always said, “No one works for me, they work with me.” In 1939, George became the distributor for Willy’s Jeep in eastern Montana and northern Wyoming. About this time, he also started in the flooring business with linoleum. Used cars, used parts, automobile repair, and what little linoleum was available, carried on the show through World War II. After the war, his sons, John, Frank and George L. Pierce came home from the Army and joined in the business. Shortly thereafter, he added carpet to his linoleum department. Automobiles were handled on one side of the building, carpet on the other side of the building, with linoleum, tile, and paint in the basement. The business grew until it became necessary to purchase a used car lot at 5th Street West and St. John’s Ave. With extra space available, a few travel trailers and mobile homes were added to the business. This rapidly grew into one of the largest RV, manufactured homes, leasing, and parts & service businesses in the region. By then Pierce was utilizing two locations, the first being the original 5th Street West facility for Pierce RV’s and Pierce Parts & Service. The second location was at the intersection of Moore Lane and Laurel Road, where they boasted of having an inventory of over a

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