Old-Fashioned Hardware Stores (Descriptions, Stories and Advice)

This new hardcover book describes 75 old-fashioned hardware stores, their stories and advice. Most of these family-owned stores in 28 states have changed little in over 100 years. The 162 color photos bring to life the storefronts, expert employees, the old merchandise and and antique fixtures. These resilient stores have survived fires, floods, economic depressions, family deaths, and big-box competition. When you walk in, the aromas, sounds, and sights in these old-fashioned hardware stores will bring back your childhood memories of hardware store visits.