The Woodard Paymaster Building stands as a reminder of the role Lyman Woodard played in promoting Owosso's reputation as a woodworking center. Woodard, who began his woodworking business making blinds, doors, and sash, expanded into furniture and casket manufacturing to compete with other Michigan woodworking firms. He fought an aggressive advertising campaign, and as a result, his products became nationally recognized. Woodard also diversified each component of his product line; varying prices for different qualities of the same item were available.  Woodard Furniture continues to be manufactured in Owosso.  This long history would not be possible without the dedication and skill of the many Owosso residents who have made Woodard Furniture an internationally recognized product.   

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