The Formation of Ace Hardware: A Tribute to WWI Heroes

The Ace Hardware Corporation, presently known as the largest hardware retail cooperative on the globe and the biggest non-grocery retail cooperative in America, was established in 1924. This happened when three innovative individuals joined their hardware stores in Chicago, forming what they called “Ace Stores”, a name inspired by the ace fighter pilots of World… Read More »

25 Interesting Historical Photos – Part 370

Here are this week’s interesting historical photos. For part 369, click here. 1. A Japanese woman carrying her children in a bucket on her head, Japan, the 1900s. 2. Justin Trudeau, son of former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, receives Cuban President Fidel Castro during the state funeral of the former Prime Minister, Notre-Dame Basilica, Montreal,…… Read More »