Talk:Meeker's Hardware

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Did you know... that Meeker's Hardware (pictured), a hardware store in Danbury, Connecticut, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, sold Coca-Colas for five cents until 2005?

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Out of business...

This place has been closed for about 2 years now after closing for remodeling (never opened again) and the place is now up for lease. Additionally, the 10Cent Pepsi-Cola was recently "X"ed out and provided free samples shortly before closing. I can provide a couple of (bad) pictures if needed.

108.74.112.107 (talk) 02:15, 1 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I drove by this evening (5 April 2012) and noted the Prudential Realty For Lease signs. Hardware appears removed and translucent plastic sheeting is hung inside the windows rendering the interior non visible. The closure should be noted in the article - if a reference can be found. Your photos would be helpful. 67.84.27.8 (talk) 02:10, 6 April 2012 (UTC)[reply]

I found an online magazine story and an online Danbury News-Times story from 2009 that both mention a closure — then expected to be only temporary and for remodelling purposes. The 2009 closure and the references are now posted in the article. 67.84.27.8 (talk) 02:32, 6 April 2012 (UTC)[reply]

this reference lists the property as available for lease. 67.84.27.8 (talk) 02:43, 6 April 2012 (UTC)[reply]