By Rachel Pritchett
Some rebuilding is now under way at Arnold’s Home Furnishing in
Bremerton, but a decision has not yet been made to replace the
entire 66,000-square-foot structure.
Work to restore the warehouse in the back of the structure is under
way. Refurbishing work also is under way on the portion of the
building that housed the Broyhill line of furniture before the July
27 fire.
But no decision has yet been made to rebuild the remaining portion
of the building that was burned to the ground, according to Ralph
Erickson, Arnold’s vice president.
Meanwhile, the business continues to operate a temporary showroom
and warehouse nearby at 1305 Marine Drive.
Erickson said he hoped to get back to the former site by late
spring of next year.
“We just want to get back in that location as quick as possible,”
he said.
James H. Robinson Co. of Bremerton is the contractor.
