Spring Glen Hardware

Submitted by Stonedpicking t3_zbz3v3 in newhaven

As a young boy my grandfather brought me to this store often as it was in walking distance of my grandparents home and he always needed a single screw or a new can of WD-40. This store was a wonderland of every tool and trinket imaginable. I would watch them make copies of keys in amazement or watch the on duty cobbler repair the sole of a boot. Seeing this store compete with the big names and survive as long as they have is incredible. My grandfather past away earlier this year and Spring Glen Hardware just announced they will be closing for good at the end of this year. Kismet

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BloodhoundBilliam t1_iyunp0j wrote

My dad's best friend is the owner. He and his brother are retiring! A true staple in the area for years and will be missed!

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rewirez5940 t1_iyvhdld wrote

Yeah, I was surprised when I heard the news. Makes me want to quit my job and buy a hardware store

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catsmash t1_iyvxd82 wrote

man when i walked by & saw that GOING OUT OF BUSINESS sign my heart just totally dropped. devastating!! i know there was some weird rumbling on twitter for a minute regarding some folks who were considering buying it & running it as a collective, anyone have any word about that?

also, tangentially related, any movement on that place "CanTean" next door? it seems like they installed the sign and then nothing ever happened. what is with that spot?

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BloodhoundBilliam t1_iyvzwf2 wrote

They sure are! Yes all is good with them, they've just decided to retire. They've worked hard all these years, now it's time for them to enjoy their next chapter. If you're lucky, you may catch one of them at a Quinnipiac hockey game!

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dragonflytype t1_iyx116d wrote

Oh no! Man. Good for them, retiring, but I'm going to miss it a lot. I wish someone would take up the mantle and keep it going in the same spirit.

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brewski t1_iyxy3bz wrote

Technically, it's for sale so there's still a chance someone will carry on as a hardware store.

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brewski t1_iyxyfpc wrote

Replying to CH405M461C14N (#858,936)

I'd say that's the last thing we need in that space. It's already flanked by two restaurant/bars. The neighborhood would never support that. In any case, the space is too small.

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