Hamilton Parker began as Hamilton-Parker Fuel and Supply on Vine Street in Columbus, Ohio. In 1934, sagging due to the economic downturn of The Great Depression, the original owners sold the company to I.H. Schlezinger & Sons. They brought in their son-in-law, Alvin Lewin, to run day to day operations, and soon, he purchased the company.

Although Hamilton Parker initially sold coal alongside building and foundry supplies, Alvin realized that the company would need to evolve as coal was replaced by cheaper, more efficient forms of heating fuel. In 1960, Alvin’s son Milton was brought on full-time and the company, now formally incorporated, was renamed The Hamilton Parker Company.

Hamilton Parker Expands business to the northern central Ohio market opening a showroom in Delaware, OH. Which will later become HP Outlet, offering limited quantity or clearance materials without compromising on quality.  With the tag line, High Design. Low Prices.

Under Milton Lewin’s leadership, the company diversified its product offerings over the next 30 years, expanding with brick and masonry, tile, pre-fabricated fireplaces, and garage doors. And with larger product inventory, it became clear that a new, modernized space was needed, culminating in the 2000 relocation of the company from its original Vine Street location to a newly constructed showroom facility on Leonard Avenue. This period also saw the company’s expansion into other areas of Ohio, including Delaware (1993), Cincinnati (2011), and Cleveland (2018)

Adam Picture in showroom. Adam Lewin, son of Milton Lewin, purchases the company as a part of family planning after serving as president for five years. This makes the third generation of Lewin ownership for Hamilton Parker.

Mount Vernon Mantels Company is purchased adding to the Hamilton Parker Family of Brands and moves the operation to our Delaware location. This same year, HP expanded to the southwest region of Ohio, opening the second branch location in Cincinnati. Which would later relocate to a larger 15,000 square foot facility in Sharonville, Ohio.

The fourth branch location is opened in Cleveland, Ohio serving the northeast part of the state.

In 2024 Hamilton Parker Celebrates 90 Years of business under third-generation owner, Adam Lewin. We continue to grow on our humble values, hard work, helpful attitudes and service that is unmatched in the industry.