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William's blacksmith shop operated out of Aldergrove from 1911 until 1978. Harry Williams came to Aldergrove from England in 1911. He originally worked at Beaton's blacksmith shop, before purchasing the business on July 1st 1911. Harry died in 1938 after being hit by a car. His son Les Williams took over the business, and it became known as Williams Machine Shop. In the 1930s and 40s much of the business was mill work, and repairs to logging and agricultural equipment. They also shod horses. The building suffered a fire in 1962, but continued to operate until 1978. By the 1960s it was considered Aldergrove's oldest store.

Les Williams was the son of Harry Williams. He ran his fathers machine shop in Alder Grove.