Memories Of The Family Business

A friend of mine found these picture on the Bygone Walla Walla page.  People asked if I was one of the sons in the business title, but I was actually the great grandson of B. Barer.  The sons were my grandfather IJ Barer and his brother Dave.  The business, which was founded in the early 20th century sold steel and welding supplies as well as bought scrap metal.  It was located at 11 N. 4th in Walla Walla.  Shown above is the steel warehouse on Rose Street.
The business was sold to Spokane based Oxarc in 2000.