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When Conrad Liesemer was 16 years old, he and his brother, Peter, then 14, left their homeland in Germany and arrived in Boston. There the boys got a job on a farm that was owned by a wealthy farmer. The …

Started in 1923, Mt. Pleasant Hardware has continued to serve customers in Providence, Rhode Island, for over a century. Owner Marc Gillson says the store has found success for 100 years thanks to the ability to transform as the market …

In 2022, Stanton’s Shopping Center in Alvin, Texas, celebrated 100 years in business with a community event that featured live a bluegrass band, food, giveaways and savings opportunities for shoppers. The event was held in conjunction with a Stanton family …

In 2023, Gerretsen Building Supply in Roseburg, Oregon, celebrated a century in business with a community celebration. The event included vendor demonstrations and raffles for a variety of prizes including a wood pellet grill, rolling toolbox, saw kit and gardening …

For Gow’s Home Hardware & Furniture in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, the secret to the company’s 176-year success lies in building relationships with customers and the community. Owner Amanda Fancy says first and foremost, she wants customers to feel like they …

Part of the Hampton, Virginia, community for well over a century, Patrick’s Hardware began as a general store opened by W.T. Patrick. W.T.’s sons—Cary Patrick and A. Woodfin Patrick—joined the business in 1933 and 1938. W.T.’s grandsons—A. Woodfin Patrick Jr. …

With 102 years under its belt, Wiener’s Home Hardware in Toronto, Canada, owner Melanie Van Bommel gives credit to customer service as the secret to longevity in the industry.  Wiener’s Hardware was founded in 1922 by Hyman and Ida Wiener. …

Reaching over 150 years in business is no easy feat, but is a milestone that A.F. Boyer Hardware & Guns in Slatington, Pennsylvania, has achieved.  The company started in 1868 as a quarry supply company and general hardware store. Current …