Peter Podlas ~ about me

Family History

Peter T. Podlas comes from a very rich history of family tradition in the construction of residential homes. The actual translation of the word "Podlas" means "under wood" in English. Here is a look at the Podlas family for the last three generations.

(Newspaper advertisement- Frank P. Podlas, Contractor/Builder)

(Frank's brother John, with his co-workers)

The Podlas family originated in Poland, and immigrated to the United States. There they settled in New Jersey. Peter's grandfather, Francizek (Frank) Podlas with a limited education attended night school and completed a three year study in cabinetmaking. Upon gradutation, Frank entered the construction trade. At 28, Frank, along with his wife and two children, moved to the east end of Long Island and there they settled in Riverhead, New York. The company Frank Podlas Contractor/Builder was formed in the year 1931.

In the year 1956, Frank's only son Paul Podlas joined the company, changing the name to Frank Podlas and Son.

(Frank's first truck)

(Paul Podlas, local Priests and Frank Podlas)

This working relationship lasted one year when Paul formed his own building company, Paul Podlas Building Contractor. Both companies served the local east end communities with fine quality custom building for many years. Medical problems forced Frank into early retirement in the year 1965.

Paul continued in the construction trade and was joined by his son Richard Podlas in the year 1975. The company name was then changed to Podlas Construction, Inc. Afterwards Richard left the family business in 1990 and he is now employed as a building inspector.

(Richard Podlas)

Paul's second son Peter Podlas, worked in the family business every summer along with his younger brother, Steven Podlas, who is now a CPA. Peter decided to pursue a profession in architecture. Peter Podlas, Architect, PC was formed in the year 1985.