The company was first formed on April 15th, 1887, called the Newfane Basket Mfg. Co. Over the years, the central part of the business leaned more into lumber and millwork, so the owners changed the business name to Newfane Lumber & Mfg. Co., Inc. The original location was on McKee Street in Newfane, but after a total loss in 1912 due to fire, it was moved to First Street, Newfane.