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Diary of a Village Hardware Store
Established in 1908 by John Millen, “Millen Hardware,” located in downtown Wilmette Illinois, has grown and prospered thru the years despite the challenges of Big Box retailers.
Much of this success can be attributed to the support of the Wilmette Community. And some of this success is due to the extensive list of services offered, (including recycling of fluorescent light bulbs, nickel cadmium and alkaline batteries, and latex paint), and some is due to our program of featuring “Unique Items” many purchased from small start-up companies.
Here you will discover information and resources that we hope you will find of interest. Please feel free to comment on any Diary Posting.
Visit www.johnmillenhardware.com
Last Additions
• Quality Rakes and Snow Shovels
June, 11th 2009
• 20 Pounds Means 20 Pounds (of Propane)
May, 26th 2009
• Drilling Holes, Nailed
May, 14th 2009
• A Cage for Every Critter
May, 13th 2009
Quality Rakes and Snow Shovels
Yeoman & Company, founded in 1929 by William F. Yeoman of Monticello, Iowa, and Millen Hardware, founded in 1908 by John Millen, have been partners in selling quality garden and snow tools for years. During World War II, Yeoman & Company was designated an “essential industry” and produced tools for Victory Gardens and snow tools to clear the decks of U.S. Navy Aircraft Carriers. Over the next 60 or so years the company added almost 400 standard and custom made tools. Millen’s still carries the Round Tooth Thatch Rake o...