It was March 19th1948when J. Ray Weirson of a furniture merchant and known as Ray to family and friendsopened the first Weir’s Furniture Company in a modest 20-by-70 foot storefront on Knox Street. Since that daythe company has grown to 4 locations in DallasPlanoSouthlake and Farmers Branch.
Here's a Look into Some Pivotal Moments in Our History
March 191948
On March 19thsecond generation furniture merchant J. Ray Weir opens Weir’s Early American Shop on Knox Street in Dallas. For the next 24 yearshe immerses himself in his businessbuying all the furniture for the storeuncrating it and hand-polishing each piece himself. He waits on customersmakes deliveries in his 1937 Chevy truckand eventually acquires neighboring storefronts to expand.
May 11963
Dedicated to preserve old time traditionsthe Weir’s Country Store opens. Filled with unique treasuresold fashioned candy and 25-cent popcorn. Fully restored post office added in 1969.
October 101972
Ray and his wife Bea retire and son Dan is appointed the role of President.
March 191998
In honor of the company’s 50th anniversaryWeir’s breaks ground on a second store in PlanoTexaswith three generations of family members present. A special Family Declaration was signed reiterating their commitment to the Weir’s vision statement: “We are committed to honor the Lord Jesus Christ in all we do by operating Weir’s and all affiliated businesses according to Biblical principles.”
October 251999
Weir’s opens a store in Plano on Preston Road near Spring Creek Parkway.
June 192003
Dan Weir hands the reins to his nephew Mark Moorethe newly appointed CEO.
December 62007
Weir’s opens a third store in Southlake off of Highway 114 near Southlake Boulevard.
March 122011
Weir’s opens in Farmers Branch on Spring Valley Road. This location includes new corporate officesa warehouse and a store.
March 32022
The Travis & Knox Street store is re-opened on the bottom floor of Weir's Plazaa 12 story high rise building with restaurants and office space.
