Our History
The Princeton Lumber Company, one of the oldest construction firms in the state under the ownership and management of the same family, was founded by Fred Taylor in 1907 as a branch of the now extinct Beaver Dam Planning Mill Company, Beaver Dam, Ky.
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Princeton Lumber attributes its long-standing success to its simple philosophy of high quality workmanship at a fair price. We consistently go out of our way to serve our client. We build every project as if it will be the only basis for our reputation. In other words, we understand the simple truth that we are only as good as our latest project. And since we have a 100-year-old reputation to protect, you can be assured we take this philosophy seriously.
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We place great emphasis on safety, quality control and customer satisfaction. The key to our success in the past, and certainly the key to our success in the future is a satisfied customer.
Client Testimonials
Princeton Lumber is an outstanding construction company. I have trusted them for multiple construction projects including building my optometry facility and have never been disappointed. I have complete confidence in their work because they just do things right. Princeton Lumber is the kind of company that always exceeds the customer’s expectations. When you hire Princeton Lumber, you know the job will be done right. I highly recommend them.
When we were looking for a contractor to build our medical center, we needed a company with a strong reputation for quality, medical building construction. We also wanted a contractor that was local – someone we know would be here even when the project was complete. We hired Princeton Lumber Company and right from the start, they exceeded our expectations. Our initial plans for building required some structural changes prior to construction. Princeton Lumber was able to use its engineering expertise to make the necessary modifications for us and smoothly transition to the construction process. They were methodical and left no detail unfinished. After the building was finished, many people of Cadiz told us what a fine building it was and what a great addition to our town.
Princeton Lumber Company is a LOCAL construction management and construction firm. We have been a significant part of this community for over 100 years. Our reputation throughout Western Kentucky is that of a high-quality, reliable construction firm for large commercial and industrial construction projects.
We are the “Contractor of Choice” for many hospitals, schools, industrial plants, churches, and banks. We are intimately familiar with the construction needs of Western Kentucky and understand how to manage and build these projects. Princeton Lumber Company has a demonstrated track record of high quality commercial construction.
We have demonstrated through four generations of Taylors that we are committed to the long-term durability of the work with which we are entrusted. We go to great lengths to protect our reputation and our clients. We think that is what you want in a general contractor or construction manager. No other firm will have the interests of your community or the passion for a successful project more-so than your local, experienced firm, the Princeton Lumber Company, Inc.
Our diverse business history–from our start as a lumber company over 100 years ago, to our launching and operating a 100-bed, personal care facility, to our core commercial construction expertise–has deeply integrated us into the Western Kentucky community. We have shown the skill and commitment necessary to be successful over time, regardless of challenges. Through it all, we have maintained our core family values.
As our 113-year-old history suggests, Princeton Lumber Company is here to stay; this means our commitment to our community does not end when construction is completed.