It’s trending right now to post memories from 2016. So why not???
Ten years ago our journey as hardware store owners was just beginning! Here’s a quick look back at Wilkes County Hardware from 2016.
Reading the picture captions below for each photo memory from 2016 to learn more about our first full year of hardware store ownership.
At our first hardware show in August of 2015, we ordered new fixtures for the store. Richard began to reset the hardware store in early February of 2016…starting at the back of the hardware storeThe Key desk had already been moved to its current location (near the back door entrance) inside the hardware store and out of this back corner (the old location) and a new handrail was installed from materials right inside the hardware store. Reset of our Fasteners section…via 2016Benjamin went to his first Orgill hardware show with us in Orlando February 2016.Y’all might recognize this rocking chair… it came from our house, as a nod to our new venture, bringing a more relaxed atmosphere, offering an opportunity to sit and relax.In 2016, The hardware store was still a bit of a maze… prior to the reset. The “maze like feel” slowly disappeared after the reset in 2016 and the years that followed. These old doors were uncovered by layers of pegboard that covered a significant portion of our front entrance area… more light flooded into our store!!! Wayne’s valuable knowledge of keys, and all products made Richard’s transition easier . He was a mentor from the beginning.Gerald stayed with Richard the first several months to help get him acquainted with each of the different facets of what WCH was… pool season would be a new learning experience for Richard. We truly appreciate his support, insight, and commitment to help grow our new business. Gerald is the BEST! Bagged goods arrived at WCH in 2016… another FIRST… and the legacy of the chicken begins. New Flower planters out front in 2016 Richard had to dive into the 2016 pool season and learn the ropes. Benjamin… well, he just had fun 😎2016… showcasing our family favorite products on Facebook. Our first logo hat…we may need to bring this one back!!!Our first logo… and t-shirtVegas! Fall hardware show time in 2016Our first BIG Apple Festival in 2016A gift from a dear friend, now part of our wall art Putting all of our services in one place for customers to see for the first time in 2016! Christmas 2016… Moravian cookies have become a staple each year since 2016!!! And.. Santa Keys🎅🎅🎅Recognized as Small Business of the Year for our work in 2016!!!
Looking forward to 2026… thank you for your support and continued patronage!!
Thank you for shopping local!!! We do have the absolute best customers!!!
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