Our History

Midwestern values for more than a century.

History

1884

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Gardner Hardware Company is incorporated in Minnesota by H.B. Gardner and opens for business in Downtown Minneapolis.

1910s

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H.B. Gardner’s three sons, H.M. Gardner, Guy Gardner and Edward Gardner take over the family business.

1944

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Gardner Hardware Company announces expansion program with acquisition of lot adjoining its building on Nicollet Avenue.