Our History
W.T. Stocum & Sons was started in 1978 by Bill and Jim Stocum with their father, William T. Stocum. As a family-owned business, W.T. Stocum & Sons has prospered for more than 30 years based on a few basic tenets: honesty is always the best policy, high moral standards are not negotiable and trust in a relationship must be earned over and over again. It is from this foundation that we strive to make 100% of our customers repeat customers.
Points of interest in our 30+ year history:
1978Established in 1978 by William T. Stocum and his sons William J. and James D. in West Chester, PA.
1979Foundation construction for experimental Waste Processing Program at Northeast Treatment Plant.
1981Formwork during Broad Street Tunnel construction.
1984Addition and renovation of Fulfillment Facility at the Franklin Mint.
1986Began relationship with Widener University renovating student housing.
1987Historic reproduction of Mt. Vernon building at Arlington Cemetery in Drexel Hill, PA.
1988Moved to new office and shop in Malvern, PA.
Storefront renovations on Gay Street, West Chester, PA.
1989Historic renovation of the Union League building in Philadelphia, PA.
1991College Hall cornice, gutter, and dormer renovation at University of Pennsylvania.
Historic cornice renovation at St. James Church, Philadelphia, PA.
Walnut Street Theatre roof alterations and framing.
1992Complete renovation to Hampton Inn in Bensalem, PA.
Began relationship with the University of Delaware renovating Harter Hall dormitory.
1993Moved to new office and shop in West Chester, PA.
1994William T. Stocum passes away.
Borders Bookstore new construction, New Castle, DE.
Knights of Columbus building post-fire reconstruction, West Chester, PA.
1995Flower-Cook Observatory structural roof framing, University of Pennsylvania.
Riddle Village (senior living facility) interior finishes, Media, PA.
Arden Court (senior living facility) interior finishes, 3 locations in PA.
1996Historic reproduction of Monticello building at Arlington Cemetery in Drexel Hill, PA.
Medical Office Suite fit-out, Wilmington, DE.
Agricultural Biotechnical Facility, general trades, University of Delaware.
Clean Room assembly for Gore Industries, New Castle, DE.
1997Eastern College new residence building, St. Davids, PA.
American Music Theatre millwork package, Lancaster, PA.
Salem Community College building renovation general contractor, Salem, NJ.
1998Dental Office Suite fit-out, Westtown, PA.
Marriot Courtyard restaurant and lounge millwork, Plymouth Meeting, PA.
1999The Tatnall School office, classroom, and library renovations, Wilmington, DE.
Chase Bank renovations, Newark, DE.
Began 3 year dormitory renovation project with EDiS at University of Delaware.
2000Polishook Hall structural roof framing, Widener Law School, Wilmington, DE.
2001Wolf Hall education building renovations, general trades package, University of Delaware.
DuPont Hall education building renovations, general trades package, University of Delaware.
2002Christiana Cancer Research Center new construction, general trades package, Christiana, DE.
Ashland Nature Center renovation, general trades package, Hockessin, DE.
2003Widener Law School Store, post-fire reconstruction, Wilmington, DE.
Rockwood Park Storage Facility, post-and-beam construction, Wilmington, DE.
2004Holy Angels Catholic Church new construction, general trades, Newark, DE.
Mt. Cuba Center building renovations, general trades, Greenville, DE.
The Blue and Gold Portico construction, general contractor, University of Delaware.
Darden Bistro restaurant renovation, general contractor, University of Delaware.
2005Toby Moltz, Project Mangaer, celebrates 20 years with W.T. Stocum & Sons.
Valley Forge Towers composite roof decks, Valley Forge, PA.
Began 3 year multi-dormitory construction project (general trades) with Whiting-Turner at University of Delaware.
2006Multi-dormitory construction project (general trades) with EDiS at Lincoln University, Lincoln University, PA.
Exterior renovations on Thompson and Lane Dormitories, University of Delaware.
Roselle Center for the Arts new construction, custom wood windows and doors, University of Delaware.
2007The Family YMCA of Bear-Glasgow, general trades package, Newark, DE.
Renovations of the President’s House, University of Delaware.
2008W.T. Stocum & Sons celebrates its 30th Anniversary.
Carol Wade, Office Manager, celebrates 20 years.
Admissions Center new construction, general trades package, University of Delaware.
Turrell Hall dormitory renovation, general contractor, Widener University.