About

1936 "Trading Post's Skate Exchange" was founded at 9th and Marquette by Walter Pierce
1965 John and Barbara decide to diversify into ski equipment and clothing and change the name to Pierce Skate & Ski
1974 December 21st, our shop burned to the ground at a total loss prompting our eventual relocation the following year to 9801 Nicollet Avenue in Bloomington
1981 Constructed and moved into our current location at 208 West 98th Street
1989 Four generations of Pierces (left to right) John, Walter, Bart & Tyler

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