A Detroit hardware store that has served people for more than 100 years will close its doors.
The Busy Bee Hardware store at Gratiot and Russell by Eastern Market announced it will close in mid-July.
Richard Crabb says when his grandfather bought the Bee Hardware store in 1917, he didn’t want to throw out the nice signs. To make the business his own he simply added the word Busy.
The Busy Bee Hardware store has been here ever since.
Over the years some unsold merchandise has turned into antiques. There are antique toys, farm equipment, and appliances on display.
In the building there is an antique manual elevator.
Customers say it is the end of an era. They enjoy coming into the store to see the old items, buy what they need, and receive personal attention from employees.
Richard Crabb says it is simply time to retire. The building is being sold and he is excited about seeing what is next.
