The interior of Andrews Furnishers Ltd. after its newly renovated premises were destroyed by fire about 2am on 13 July 1977. The fire was one in a series of burglary related fires in the city. One of the oldest family businesses in Palmerston North, F N Andrews Furnishers Ltd was started in 1902 by Alfred Andrews, Grandfather of Directors Maurice, John and Earle Andrew (at time of the fire), on a half acre section in Rangitikei Street. In 1939 the company built a 'modern' two storey shop.