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Yesterday's fix-it men...
...today's security professionals.
In 1931, during the heart of the Great Depression, Dave Percy and Harry
Siegal found themselves unemployed, and with few prospects for work. So,
they opened a little fix-it and locksmith shop at 107 W. Hill Street in
downtown Champaign (which is now a parking lot). They made their living
sharpening reel lawnmower blades, repairing luggage, umbrellas, and duplicating
keys. In 1945, they hired Stan Haney, a 14-year-old entrepreneur whose primary
motivation was earning enough money to buy a car. Stan bought his car - and
ten years later, he bought Dave & Harry Locksmiths.
Denny Birt was hired by Mr. Haney in 1972 and in 1985 purchased the business
which is now located at 116 East University Avenue in Champaign. With more than a 65-year history, Dave & Harry Locksmiths, Inc. has grown
to become the area's most trusted locksmith. One of the keys to their success
is people who are committed to the profession of locksmithing. But their
commitment doesn't stop there. Quality workmanship, responsiveness to clients'
needs, and a commitment to education and emerging technologies have made
Dave & Harry Locksmiths, Inc. the technologically advanced security
professionals they are today.
Associated Locksmiths of America, Inc. Member
Safe & Vault Technicians Association (SAVTA)
Member
Champaign
County Apartment Association
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