Gabriel Building Supply

Specialties

Free Local Delivery, Cabinet Design Specialists, Free Computer Paint Matching

History

Established in 1926.

In 1926, Harry Joseph Gabriel Sr. started Gabriel Building Supply as a lumber and millwork supplier. After World War II, Harry Joseph Gabriel Jr. joined his father in running the family business. Incorporated in 1960, Gabriel Building Supply Co., Inc. was selling the popular Tidewater Red Cypress that was harvested from the swamps south of Ponchatoula. In 1973, Robert «Bob» Gabriel joined his father, and with a newly remodeled store, began to cater to the «Do It Yourself» market as well as expanding its residential contractor base. Harry James Gabriel joined the team and looking to expand, they purchased the current location on West Pine St. In 1992 when the company moved into its new state of the art building, now able to fully service contractors and Do It Yourselfers. In 2009 Bob took over sole ownership of the company. Along with Bob are his daughters, Jasmin and Devin, to carry the company into the future.