There’s something undeniably charming about a hardware store. Perusing the aisles of such a shop brings up images of hardworking Michiganders who built homes, completed projects, and persevered throughout the generations. There’s one hardware store in the Great Lakes State that boasts a fascinating history, and you’ll be able to feel its charm as soon as you enter.

Raymond True Value Hardware is located at 29 South Ridge Street in Port Sanilac.
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While this awesome shop is now operated by True Value, that doesn’t erase its status as the oldest continually operating hardware store in Michigan.
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Raymond Hardware opened its doors in 1850 and was operated by multiple generations of the Raymond family until it was sold to outside investors in 1969.
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While it’s no longer family-operated, the store takes great pride in its past. Some even claim that it’s haunted by the ghost of its former owner, Fred Raymond!
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When you step inside, you’ll find many classic and modern hardware store items — but the atmosphere is decidedly welcoming and charming.
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No matter what you’re searching for, there’s a sense of wonder in knowing that over 150 years of customers have walked this same path. Who knows the sorts of projects that have been completed using Raymond’s products over the decades?
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Check out the lumber yard or chat with a friendly employee to learn more about the history of the store. Whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth, you’ll be delighted.
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You don’t have to be a carpenter or a fix-it master to appreciate a visit to Raymond Hardware. All it takes is a love for history, a sense of excitement, and a desire to connect with Michigan’s amazing past.
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For more information about Raymond Hardware, visit their official Facebook page here. Have you ever visited this unique piece of Michigan history? Tell us about your experiences and favorite completed projects in the comment section below!

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