Eisenhower had just defeated Stevenson. Charlton Heston starred in the Oscar winning movie "Greatest Show on Earth," and Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly starred in the now classic "High Noon." Fads included white bucks, beehive hairdos cemented with Dippity Do, poodle skirts, cinch belts and Davey Crocket caps. People watched the television age begin with shows like The Ed Sullivan Show and Our Miss Brooks.

In Portland, Oregon, Murray and Gene O'Lee Dow opened a rug cleaning business called "Dow Columbia, Inc." Their specialty was cleaning Oriental rugs. Insurance companies soon started sending more business to Dow to restore smoke damage - and we never stopped. In 1960, they moved Dow Columbia to its present location on S.E. Division, where they still serve the community today.

After 50 years, Dow Columbia is still family owned and operated. Reed Dow, with 33 years in the business, is Chief Executive Officer. Darrin Dow, with 20 years, is Chief Operating Officer. Both have earned their credentials as Certified Restorers and together, they carry on the family tradition of first rate service.

We've continued to expand and improve our services for the 21st Century. Today Dow deploys cutting edge drying technology and sophisticated hazardous material equipment to handle every job. Our technicians are trained in the latest mold abatement techniques and infrared detection methods. And we've NEVER forgotten our original dedication to good, old-fashioned service, nor have we forgotten who's made us what we are today... people like YOU!