
WELCOME TO
TOTEM LUMBER & SUPPLY
Totem's roots go back to the 1850’s when the company, then known as Reitz Lumber Company, was founded by John Augustus Reitz, the “lumber baron” of the Midwest, who built his reputation by milling more lumber than anyone in the country. More
PRODUCTS FOR PROFESSIONALS

Totem is a leading supplier of Chicago lumber and construction materials. Our inventory of thousands of “ProGrade” products has been developed out of our desire to supply the commercial, industrial and residential needs of the professional tradesman. Please see our Products page for more detail.
Services You Can Depend On

Totem offers complete, customer-focused services. Our experienced and knowledgeable sales staff provides consultation, sourcing, selection, accurate estimating, quality control, inventory management and warehousing, as well as on-time, reliable delivery. Please see our Services page for more detail.
A supplier you can trust
Totem Lumber & Supply is the retail division of Industrial & Wholesale Lumber (IWL). Since 1958, Totem has remained an industry leader by developing real partnerships with its customers and by staying current with trends and product developments. Recently our sales team participated in extensive "green" training through LBM Journal. We're proud to announce that Totem Lumber & Supply is an official Certified Green Dealer.
Come Visit Our Location
Location Hours
Monday - Friday...........................................6:30am - 5pm
Saturday..................................................................Closed
Sunday....................................................................Closed
Scheduled Site Delivery Available