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Author: Robert O'Connor

History | Music

The World’s Most Musical Hardware Store

After a century, Meyers Ace Hardware will vacate its historic building

by Robert O'Connor 2 years ago

Robert O'Connor

Everybody wants to hear my story,” said Dave Meyers, the owner of Meyers Ace Hardware on 35th and Calumet. Meyers put up “CLOSING” signs on the front of the store last month, telling DNAInfo he couldn’t afford the space anymore.




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