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Winfield, Illinois 60190

1880~Gilbert Higgins, a resident of Winfield, Illinois begins selling coal to area farmers for their threshing machines. He also hauls gravel and sand with his team of horses and enjoys being Postmaster of the Village.

1889~ Sanders Higgins, one of Gilbert's 7 children, rents a home on the west side of Winfield Road, south of the railroad tracks.

1895~ The first load of coal is sold.

1911~ George Higgins, the son of Sanders Higgins, takes control of the family business and begins to sell coal at the counter of the general store.  He serves as the first Village Clerk in 1921.

1930's~ The emphasis moves from coal to gravel.

1938~ The coal business is moved out of the Higgins Store and a small office is built on Winfield Road, the present site of Winfield Fuel & Material Co.

1942-1948~ Additions are made to accommodate growth: a new office, a scale, and a chicken shed.  These are followed by the first warehouse along  the railroad tracks in 1945 and the selling of building materials in 1948.

1950's~ The emphasis moves toward masonry materials.

1956~ The warehouse closest to Winfield Road is built to accommodate a booming business and the growth in the area.

1962~ A warehouse to the far north of the property is constructed.

1970's~ The emphasis moves toward landscaping products.

1973~ The current office building is built with on-going updating to reflect needs for a showroom, customer sales areas, and a sales floor.

2000~ With Tommy & Jenny taking interest in the business, the Saylor's and John Higgins have begun to pass down their business savvy and their pride in their part in Winfield history to be sure Winfield Fuel & Material continues to grow with today's market by offering the best in customer service and quality product.

2005~  With great excitement Winfield Fuel & Material celebrated its 110th year as a family owned and operated business in Winfield, Illinois.  In celebration they hosted various events including a build a pond day and dealer representation days.  In October John Higgins retired leaving the Saylor family to continue on the legacy of their ancestors.

2010~ Winfield Fuel & Material is proud to be celebrating its 115th year anniversary.  In these tough economic times you don't often come across a business that has been around for 115 years or a business that is still being run by the same family.   

Today~ Winfield Fuel & Material is widely known for its extensive supply of landscaping and masonry materials.  We maintain strong relationships with our customers, who range from major local contractors to the homeowner down the street.  Whether you are looking for the material to finish a small landscaping project, a major renovation with brick pavers, or help with the knowledge on how to install your own pond, you will find total customer satisfaction at Winfield Fuel & Material.  We take great pride in leading this family owned business into the next generation.  Tom and Bonnie Saylor operate Winfield Fuel & Material now.  Their children ,Tommy and Jennifer, hope to be the fifth generation of the Higgins-Saylor family to run the historic business.