Milestones

For over 100 years, the W.B. Howland Company has served the city of Live Oak, Florida, investing in the community that invests in them. Dedicated family ownership, a customer-first approach and expert employee engagement has established the operation as a …

Eugene True Value Hardware in Eugene, Oregon, will celebrate a significant milestone this year—its 100th anniversary. To celebrate, the store is hosting a centennial weekendlong event that will feature special savings, giveaways and a community celebration. Customers can enter to …

This year, Louisiana-based Ward Hardware, celebrates its 100th anniversary, achieving a significant milestone for both its own history and the surrounding community. In 1925, John Ward opened John Ward Hardware on Lee Street in Alexandria, Louisiana. At that time, John …

Since 1888, Solenberger’s Hardware has been a fixture in the community of Winchester, Virginia. With personalized customer service, expert advice and community involvement as core values, Solenberger’s has built a history and trust with generations of customers, says Rich Weller, …

For over a century, Dunlap Supply has served the community of Batesville, Indiana. The store celebrated its 150th year in business in 2023. Dunlap’s, a family-owned operation, is currently owned by Allen and Samantha Giesting. Dunlap Supply’s largest selling category is …

In June 2023, Smith Lumber Company in Valley City, North Dakota, celebrated a century of service to the community. To celebrate, the store hosted a community event that included a vendor cook-off, live entertainment and savings opportunities for customers. For …

With five locations in the Los Angeles area, Anawalt Lumber celebrated 100 years in business in February 2023. Throughout the year, the company hosted special in-store events and sponsored anniversary specials and giveaways. Events included workshops for gardening, DIY house-building …

Housed in a 1922 building that also shares a storied history, Gates Hardware in Curwensville, Pennsylvania, has been serving the local community since 1877. Blacksmith Solomon Jefferson Gates opened Gates Hardware, leading to a long line of Gates’ family members …