1975
Year Established
Founded By
Local ownership
The Story
A true neighborhood hardware store that knows its customers by name. Tenley Hardware has survived the big-box era by offering expert advice and stocking items for the area's older homes.
What Was Here Before
Hardware stores have served Tenleytown since the neighborhood was developed in the early 20th century.
Neighborhood Context
Tenley Hardware is essential for maintaining the neighborhood's housing stock, much of which dates to the 1920s-1940s.