Ray Arends originally founded Trade Mart in 1935. The store sold slightly damaged and salvage merchandise, most of which was acquired from railroad and shipping companies. Al Larson purchased Trade Mart on April 1st, 1961. Business grew with time, as did the company. A store was opened in Marshall, MN, for Martin Larson, Al's brother. Another store was opened in Austin, MN, for Erma Olson,...
Al Larson purchased Trade Mart on April 1st, 1961. Business grew with time, as did the company. A store was opened in in Marshall MN, for Martin Larson, Al's brother. Another store was opened in in Austin MN, for Erma Olson, Al's sister.Upon his siblings' retirements, both the Marshall and Austin stores were sold. In 1984 Rochester Trade Mart moved to 3050 Seventh Street NW, where the business...
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