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The company was founded in 1925 when Peter Kuyper and his wife Lucille invested $5,000 to buy the Rolscreen Company, a small business that had created the Rolscreen insect window screen that rolls out of sight when not in use.
Jul 6, 2020 · The first two generations of the Kuyper family: Pete, Joan and Stu, were deeply involved in both the growth and preservation of the community of Pella. Stu was perhaps the most involved in promoting and preserving Pella’s heritage. He was a creative, hands-on type of person.
Industrial/Commercial Leader. In 1925, Peter and Lucille Kuyper invested in a small Des Moines, Iowa company that manufactured window screens which went by the brand name, “Rolscreen”.
Jan 10, 2024 · Iowa History Daily: On January 10, 1981, Pella Corporation co-founder Peter (Pete) Kuyper passed away. After investing in a small company, Pete and his wife Lucille built Rolscreen - Pella Corporation into one of the world’s most recognizable window brands which is ‘viewed to be the best.’
The Peter H. and E. Lucille Gaass Kuyper Foundation continues the legacy of the founders by keeping in mind the “desire for service to humanity and God” and the family’s interest in and support of Central College.
Jul 25, 2021 · Ultimately, the tower was stretched to last for three Tulip Times, but was then deemed unsafe and was demolished after the 1942 festival.25 years later, Pete Kuyper, along with his wife Lucille, offered to pay the costs to have the city erect a permanent Tulip Tower.
History. The Kuyper Rolscreen Charitable Trust was established in 1952 by Pete and Lucille Kuyper. It was reorganized in 1968 as the Pella Rolscreen Foundation. Since 1952 the Foundation has focused on education and community betterment. Education was a primary interest of Mr. Kuyper.
