OK Hardware opened in Willow Lawn Mall in December 1973, placing it among the first businesses to locate in the mall. The hardware store held its grand opening on March 28, 1974. In 1985 it was owned by Ken and Rita Mickekson. In 1985 the name of the store was changed to Trustworthy Hardware by manager Darwin Ramker. The store went out of business in 1987,
Additional photographs and resources can be found at the Waverly Public Library on the local and family history page http://www.waverlyia.com/public-library/research/local-and-family-history-collection.aspx Accession No. 02N0051
Comments:
OK Hardware opened in Willow Lawn Mall in December 1973, placing it among the first businesses to locate in the mall. The hardware store held its grand opening on March 28, 1974. In 1985 it was owned by Ken and Rita Mickekson. In 1985 the name of the store was changed to Trustworthy Hardware by manager Darwin Ramker. The store went out of business in 1987, Additional photographs and resources can be found at the Waverly Public Library on the local and family history page http://www.waverlyia.com/public-library/research/local-and-family-history-collection.aspx Accession No. 02N0051