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2008 Centennial Retailers

 (In Chronological Order by Year Founded) 

The Battle House, a Renaissance Hotel and Spa 
Mobile
Founded in 1852 by John A.M. Battle
Owner: The Retirement Systems of Alabama

Long-Lewis Inc. 
(Wholesale hardware as well as a Ford Lincoln Mercury car and Sterling truck dealership) 

Bessemer, Birmingham, Hoover, Sylacauga
Founded in 1887 by William J. Long 
Owner: Vaughn Burell

The Clay Times-Journal Inc.  
Lineville and Ashland
Founded in 1902
Owner: David Proctor