Specialties
At Southern Arch we strive to provide the highest quality materials and service for an affordable price. From its owners and employees at all levels, Southern Arch takes pride in salvaging our own antique lumber and building materials through the meticulous deconstruction of each historic property with our own hands. Locally owned and operated in Southern LA, we view the historic landscapes and surrounding areas as an urban forest from which we can harvest the raw materials needed to craft our unique products. We truly believe, from floors to doors and everything in between, that these unique, historical pieces that have withstood the tests of time, should be accessible and affordable to all.
History
Established in 2012.
Southern Arch Owner and Founder, Gary Hess, opened the business in 2012. His goal was to reclaim, restore, and recycle antique building materials salvaged from historic properties and make these treasures affordable for anyone who wants to incorporate a little bit of history (or a lot!) into their home.
Meet the Business Owner: Gary H.
Southern Arch Owner and Founder, Gary Hess, is born and raised in South Louisiana, not far from the Southern Arch warehouse and showroom. He is an avid fisherman, an Antique Heart Pine and Old Growth Cypress connoisseur, and designs each of the custom furniture pieces sold by Southern Arch. He is also an 11 year Marine Corps Veteran.