In 1870 Cornelius Hicks, great-grandfather of the current owner, built the big barn at 856 Hampden Street, Holyoke, MA. He ran a very successful work-horse business. Farmers, horse traders, and anyone using big horses before there were tractors, came to the weekly auctions to buy Clydesdales, Belgiums, Percherons, and other breeds. Cornelius's son Job, grandfather of the current owner, continued the horse business until his passing in 1954!
Horses were "in his blood, " so he spent all of the wealth he had created in his early years to keep the barn doors open. During the 1920's and 1930's, the auditorium adjoining the barn was used for political rallies. If you ran for local office in those days, it would do you well to see Job Hicks for a place to air your views. So who is Eddie? Edward Hicks is the father of Job C. Hicks, the current owner of the original barn.
Eddie started sweeping out horse stalls in 1935 to sell furniture. So we can say Eddie's Furniture Company's roots go back to 1870, and its inception was in 1935.
Horses were "in his blood, " so he spent all of the wealth he had created in his early years to keep the barn doors open. During the 1920's and 1930's, the auditorium adjoining the barn was used for political rallies. If you ran for local office in those days, it would do you well to see Job Hicks for a place to air your views. So who is Eddie? Edward Hicks is the father of Job C. Hicks, the current owner of the original barn.
Eddie started sweeping out horse stalls in 1935 to sell furniture. So we can say Eddie's Furniture Company's roots go back to 1870, and its inception was in 1935.
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Jennifer Dennis
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Aug 02, 2017
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Found exactly what I wanted. It was delivered at a time that was good for me. After I got out of work!!! Very professional! The guys showed up on time brought my couch in, put it exactly where I wanted it, Made sure the pillows etc, were in good shape. Took all of the packaging with them and then left. Love my new couch!!
