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To the Editor:
In the May 2006 issue of the Memo, you had an interesting story detailing a fair portion of the background of Parkrose Hardware. (Parkrose Hardware plans expansion, remodel, May 2006) The story included a history of the business and how the Parkrose Hardware name became known.
When Robert and Gloria Ableidinger bought the empty building at 9942 N.E. Sandy Blvd., and subsequently the business, they purchased both from a man whose last name was Lund. He in turn had purchased the business from the original hardware store owners whose names I never did know. All I can remember about the two men who had the original store was that they were always referred to as Eb and Zeb.
When the Ableidingers built the new building on the north side of Sandy Boulevard, between 106th and 107th avenues, I thought it was almost prophetic the new hardware building was almost directly across the street from the original hardware store in Parkrose.
How do I know? Back in the 1930s when my father needed nails, hinges, or almost anything in the hardware line, thats where he went, and I often accompanied him.
I just thought maybe youd like to add a little more history to your files.
Sincerely,
Earle C. DeKay
2805 N.E. 128th Ave.
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