1972 Richards stock footage. In 1972 the future multi-storied home of Floor Decorators by G.W. Paulson was being built close to the freeway at 7310 South Ash. Per their advertisement in the 1972 City Directory, the G.W. Paulson Co. had experience in the floor coverings business since 1921. Carpet, linoleum, tile and formica were sold by the firm and satisfaction was guaranteed. Radio dispatched sales reps would be glad to meet customers at either their homes or offices. Floor Decorators would celebrate its grand opening on June 11, 1972. The contemporary 20,600 square foot building with its modern showroom was actually located about So. 74th & Hosmer, near the 72nd St. entrance to I-5. The business, owned by Robert Paulson, had previously been located at So. 13th & "K" (Martin Luther King Jr. Way) for 17 years. (TNT full page ad 6-11-72, A-11; TNT 6-11-72, D-19 article)

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