Musings of a Local Hardware Store Owner

To add to it, Dave points out unique objects which the family has kept for sentimental reasons: His mother's significant painting on the east wall, the turkey given to them by a sportsman’s group, hanging from the ceiling, which Dave tells me, “It's lost some of its tail feathers in flight when it fell off the wire.” A real eye catcher is the print of “Tour de France” riders, which Dave says, “It tells the story of the guys sharing cigarettes as they ride uphill in the belief that it increased their lung power.”

It's so very evident that Dave McNeill enjoys carrying on the tradition of the McNeill Hardware, 102 years in business, as he concludes, “Let's put it this way. A good hardware store is crammed with supplies, old fashioned and modern, where it can easily be located, and where you can buy one or two, instead of a whole pack!”

It's worth a visit just to see for yourself how the new meets the old. As you discover that it's the perfect place for obtaining what you desire for any occasion whether it's presents for people of all ages, anniversary, wedding, Christmas, whatever, and at a price you can afford. It's my sincere hope that McNeill can survive, despite problems it may have to overcome, for many years to come for future generations to enjoy and learn lessons from the past. It's history come to light!