Buckley Roofing Co Inc

American Cornice Works (ACW), was founded in 1883 by Fred Buckley and A. E. English in Wichita, Kansas. In 1900, Fred Buckley bought English’s share of the company. The company fabricated sheet metal products in their shop at the corner of First and Water streets in Wichita. Along with sheet metal fabrication, the company built a reputation for quality tile and slate roof installations in Wichita and throughout the Midwest. Fred’s two sons, Mert and Roy, joined the business, but Roy left the company to pursue other interests.

Following World War II, Mert’s sons, Dwane “Dewey” and Bill joined the family business. Over the years, the company expanded its operation to include insulation products, mechanical contracting, roof deck installation along with commercial and industrial roofing. In 1957-58, American Cornice Works was one of several Wichita construction companies chosen to build the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. An office was established in Colorado Springs for the duration of the project and was closed soon after the company completed their contract at the Academy. Early in 1960, the company moved to a new location and changed the name to Buckley Construction Industries.

In 1970, Buckley Construction Industries was divided into three separate companies, Buckley Incorporated, Buckley Industries, and Buckley Roofing Co. Inc. Mert and Dewey owned Buckley Incorporated and Buckley Industries while Bill Buckley took over sole ownership of Buckley Roofing Co Inc. In 1976, Buckley Roofing moved to its current facility at 3601 North Hydraulic.