Olson Rug & Flooring
Tiling & Flooring Company in Chicago, IL
Olson Rug Company was set up in 1874. The manufacturing mill was situated in Chicago at Diversey Ave. And Pulaski. During the war era, when raw material was scarce, people would send in their old wool rugs, rags, clothing etc. And Olson Rug would turn them into a pretty area rug. The family run business was the place to buy rugs for many years. Alongside the factory was the renowned Olson Memorial Park. Walter E. Olson built the 22 acre park in 1935. The project took nearly six months to complete. About 800 tons of stone and 800 yards of soil were used for its construction.