Smith and Edwards – Ogden

Smith and Edwards’s humble beginnings began in 1947 in the backyard of Bert Smith’s West Ogden home. He and his Marine Corps shipmate, Lawrence Edwards, started the surplus business after serving together in World War II. Prior to leaving for the war, Bert was forced to sale his construction truck fleet. His wife, Amelia, saved the income from the sale and lived solely on Bert’s government pay. Upon returning from the war Bert used the savings to finance the startup of his new business venture. Smith and Edwards was born.