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30 | May 16, 2019 | 22nd century media Summer Fun Guide
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Schaaf celebrates 60 years in Chicagoland
Sixty years, seven locations,
hundreds of different products,
thousands of cherished customers
and one owner, Schaaf Window
has had a long and storied
history in this area. The familyowned
business celebrates its
60th anniversary this June, a
testament to its success and long
history of having the best customer
service in town.
Schaaf Window was founded
in 1959 as Schaaf Glass Company
by George Schaaf Sr. and
his father, Fred. They began the
company by re-glazing windows
out of three garages behind his
father’s home in Englewood and
ran the business out of his home.
About a year into their business,
they were big enough
to move into a real office and
warehouse, so they made a deal
with a local car dealer to use his
building while he used the parking
lot. At this time, they added
glass storefronts to their product
offerings.
Just two years later, they had
already grown out of the building
and George decided that this
time he would build his own,
against his father’s advice. He
built a brand new building in
Evergreen Park and even outgrew
that one so fast that he
was forced to convince the lady
next door to sell him her house
in order to construct another
new building. In these years, the
company began offering patio
doors and framed mirrors.
Even with the addition, the
company grew too large, and
George again had to build a new
location, this time in Bridgeview.
They moved into this building
in 1972 and immediately began
expanding their product lines. In
1974 the business really took off
when Schaaf began assembling
their own windows. The success
of the window business led to
the separation of the glass and
the window departments, and the
official incorporation of Schaaf
Window Company.
In 1980, George turned an old
stadium in Bridgeview into offices
and a shop. He had helped
build the stadium when it was
going to be used for a local
semi-pro baseball team, but he
was never paid by the builder.
He bought the land and decided
to turn it in to a new location
for Schaaf Glass; however,
five years later Schaaf Window
moved into this location and
Schaaf Glass moved back to its
old building. Again, the company
grew so that additions had to
be made and eventually an entire
adjacent building was constructed
to add capacity. While at this
location, Schaaf Window added
millwork and interior doors to its
product lines.
In 2003 Schaaf Window
moved to its current location in
Tinley Park. It has since become
the largest independent window
company in Illinois, and added
shower doors and installation to
its mix of products. It is also now
co-owned by two of George’s
children, Bob and Barb, along
with George himself. Today,
Schaaf continues its commitment
to superior customer service
and offering high quality
products.
As summer rolls around and
you start your home improvement
projects, keep Schaaf in
mind and see what 60 years in
the industry can do for you.
Submitted by Schaaf Window Co.
Inc, 18445 Thompson Court in
Tinley Park. For more information,
call (708) 342-0900, or visit schaaf
window.com.
Celebrating our 60th Anniversary
Serving
Chicagoland for
60 years!
2019 WINNER
Windows
Interior & Exterior Doors • Mirrors & Glass
Professional Installation & Service
Reglazing • Shower Doors
Celebrating our 60th Anniversary
Visit our 4,000 square foot showroom to view our wide selection of products
CALL US TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE ON WINDOW REPLACEMENTS!
18445 Thompson Ct. Tinley Park, IL
708.342.0900 | www.schaafwindow.com
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