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Historic Store Opened During the California Gold Rush

gold

When the state of California was bustling with thousands of miners eager to strike gold in the 1800s, Placerville Hardware sold supplies to the fortune seekers and accepted gold dust as payment. Today, the clientele has changed, but the original wooden floors, sliding ladders and …

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Texas Hardware Store Provides 140 Years of Service

Oldest Texas Retailer

For nearly 140 years, Weakley-Watson Hardware has been a staple in Brownwood, Texas. Founded on July 4, 1876, the business is now one of the oldest hardware stores in the state. It has remained a family-owned and -operated business over the …

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