Murphy Tent Rental

Specialties

Tents, tables and chairs for events of all sizes.

History

Established in 1975.

Family owned and operated, Murphy Tent Rental, Inc. has provided piece of mind and expert service to a wide range of clients in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, since 1973.

Founded by local sports legend Mel Stuessy in 1926, the business made, installed and repaired awnings for residential and commercial clients all over McHenry County. Tent rental was a vital part of the business, especially during County Fair season. Stuessy’s nephew, Lee Murphy, took over in 1973 after Stuessy suffered a life altering stroke and changed the name and direction of the business. Throughout the past thirty years, Lee has expanded Murphy Tent Rental, Inc.‘s inventory and became the trusted source of tents in McHenry County for parties, weddings, corporate events and promotions.

As the business grew, so did the Murphy family. Kasey, Lee’s wife, managed the office (and drove the occassional tent stake!) while their three sons took their places on dad’s crew.

Today, Murphy Tent Rental, Inc. is

Meet the Business Owner

Lee M.

Business Owner

Woodstock Tent and Awning was established in 1926 by Lee’s Uncle Melvin Stuessy. Lee spent his childhood learning the business inside and out by spending summers working for his uncle. When his uncle suffered a life altering stroke in 1973, Lee took over the tent rental part of the business and changed the name to Murphy Tent Rental, Inc.

Lee has directed MTR, Inc., along with his wife Kasey and their three sons for the last forty years. He has provided unequaled service to thousands of clients in the Northern Illinois/​Southern Wisconsin area.