How long does a local business have to exist in order to be considered an local institution? There are no set rules, but Hill Hardware, located on North Cheshire Street (Main Street) in Burton, Ohio definitely qualifies.
Opened by the Hill Family in 1950, Hill Hardware is still the family owned, hometown hardware store that every town used to have. It is the definition of a Mom and Pop business, with Dave Lamppert selling the hardware, his wife Mary Anne taking care of the office and son Jared helping out. Now celebrating the store’s 65th anniversary, customers with gray hair come in and remark, “I remember coming here with my Dad when I was a kid.”
Located in their genuine 1872 brick storefront on the main street of Burton, the store’s apparent size can be deceptive. From what appears to be a tiny doorway on the front of the building, the store spreads out once inside to house more than 7200 different hardware related items. “ I call it the Tardis of Hardware stores” says Dave, in a nod to the popular Dr Who television show, “its definitely bigger on the inside than it is on the outside.”
Hardware offerings include a comprehensive offering of tools, fasteners, plumbing and electrical supplies. Other items include housewares, greeting cards, unique gift items, live steam toys and carbide cannons! Hill Hardware also offers many handy services, such as duplicating keys, glass cutting, pipe threading, lamp rewiring, sharpening services and window and screen repair. A item also offered, often in short supply these days, is personal service. When you go into Hill’s, you can get expert advice on your project, whether it is a basic home repair, or a more complex do-it-yourself project.
To help celebrate their 65th year, Hill hardware is planning a contest for the month of March, Pancake time in Burton. Customers can register to win a raffle for a free Pulsar 2 gallon electric air compressor. It features a 1/3rd horsepower electric oil-less compressor motor, 2 gallon storage tank and self-coiling hose with accessories. Perfect for any home garage or shop it will be given away to the lucky winner.
Customers can fill out an entry form at the store, or register online at the store’s website; Hill-Hardware.com.
While at the site, be sure to check out all the new information about the store and Dave’s online blog featuring hardware information and household hints.
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