Boone Kenton Lumber recognized as Erlanger’s oldest registered business in council ‘business spotlight’

At the April 7 meeting the council presented a business spotlight on Boone Kenton Lumber, introduced by Nick Eads and Lauren Gross. The presentation noted the company’s founding in 1914 and described it as the city’s oldest registered business.

A video and remarks from owner Gene Works recounted multi‑generational ownership, a major fire in the 1970s and the company’s ongoing role serving local builders and residents. Council encouraged the public to visit the display and use the social media video the city produced to promote the business.

Council also recognized resident Steve Horton for loaning a portion of his Reds memorabilia to the Erlanger Historical Depot Museum’s temporary exhibit; museum director Melissa Rogers was thanked for curating the display.