Hansen's Hardware

1938-November: Roy S. Hansen bought out Bottorff's Hardware business at 323 1st Street.

William "Bill" Bernard was working at the hardware store when Roy Hansen bought out C.A. Bottorff. He continued employment, becoming a business partners in 1942.

1941-07-08 - Safeway and Hansen's Hardware traded places. Safeway moved into 321-327 1st, while Hansen's moved to 402 1st. Each business remodeled their new space to better fit their needs. [CFP]

1944-01-10ish: Willard S. Bernard has purchased a half interest in the hardware firm, which will be known as Hansen Hardware. Mr. Bernard has been associated with the hardware firm for 17 years, five years with Roy S. Hansen and prior to that, 12 years with C.A. Bottorff. [CFP]

1953: W.S. Bernard of Hansen's Hardware: We are very optimistic for 1953, especially the first half. Defense spending is still on the rise and employment is at a record high. We expect very little change from '52.

1941 - 1959 Hansen Hardware located at 402 1st Street

1959-06: Roy Hansen sold the hardware store to Norval Holmes, who renamed the business Holmes Hardware.