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In 1895, [[Alvin Rich]] and his brother-in-law, J. P. Blough, rented the [[Howard Corner]] on [[E. Liberty St., Wooster, Ohio|E. Liberty St.]] and opened a hardware store.<ref>Jacksonian. Wooster, Ohio, February 21, 1895.</ref> A few years later he became sole proprietor of his own hardware store, Alvin Rich & Co., at the location later occupied by the [[Beulah Bechtel Shop, The|Beulah Bechtel Shop]] in the [[Quinby Building (1890)|1890 Quinby Building]] on [[E. Liberty St., Wooster, Ohio|E. Liberty St.]]. This retail outlet offered an extensive inventory of 24,000 items- which 8,000 which were on display. It consisted of three floors and basement offering quality merchandise. When he retired he sold his merchandise to [[Wooster Hardware Company, The|Wooster Hardware Co.]] (old [[D. D. Miller, Hardware Store]]) and took down his sign and closed up shop.
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Guy Richards was a business partner for many years. Clyde Miller Sr. was also a partner in the hardware business.
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In 1895, [[Alvin Rich]] and his brother-in-law, J. P. {{Surname|Blough}}, rented the [[Howard Corner]] on [[E. Liberty St., Wooster, Ohio|E. Liberty St.]] and opened a hardware store.<ref>Jacksonian. Wooster, Ohio, February 21, 1895.</ref> A few years later he became sole proprietor of his own hardware store, Alvin Rich & Co., at the location later occupied by the [[Beulah Bechtel Shop, The|Beulah Bechtel Shop]] in the [[Quinby Building (1890)|1890 Quinby Building]] on [[E. Liberty St., Wooster, Ohio|E. Liberty St.]]. This retail outlet offered an extensive inventory of 24,000 items- which 8,000 which were on display. It consisted of three floors and basement offering quality merchandise. When he retired he sold his merchandise to [[Wooster Hardware Company, The|Wooster Hardware Co.]] (old [[D. D. Miller, Hardware Store]]) and took down his sign and closed up shop.
 
  
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Guy {{Surname|Richards}} was a business partner for many years. Clyde {{Surname|Miller}} Sr. was also a partner in the hardware business.
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*  1942 - Wooster High School annual <ref>Observer 1932" Wooster High School annual. Wooster, Ohio</ref>
 
  
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===Old Numbering 2 E. Liberty St., Wooster, Ohio===
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* 1897: [[Rich & Blough - Hardware|Rich & Blough-hardware, binders, mowers, oils & paints]]
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===Old street numbering: 2 E. Liberty St., Wooster====
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* 1895 - Established
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* 1897 - Rich & Blough-hardware, binders, mowers, oils & paints - 2 E. Liberty St.
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* 1942 - Wooster High School annual <ref>Observer 1932" Wooster High School annual. Wooster, Ohio</ref>
 
* 1900: [[Rich & Blough - Hardware|Rich & Blough, hardware]]
 
* 1900: [[Rich & Blough - Hardware|Rich & Blough, hardware]]
 
* 1904: [[Alvin Rich & Co|Alvin Rich]], hardware
 
* 1904: [[Alvin Rich & Co|Alvin Rich]], hardware
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* 1909-1910: [[Alvin Rich & Co|A. Rich]], hardware
 
* 1909-1910: [[Alvin Rich & Co|A. Rich]], hardware
 
* 1912-1913: [[Alvin Rich & Co|Rich & Co.]], hardware<br><br>
 
* 1912-1913: [[Alvin Rich & Co|Rich & Co.]], hardware<br><br>
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* 1930 Wooster, Ohio Directory, Binghampton, NY: Compiled and Published by The Calkin-Kelly Directory Co., 1930, p. 178.
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===New street numbering: 114 E. Liberty St.===
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===New Numbering 114 E. Liberty St., Wooster, Ohio===
 
 
''Beginning in the 1915 Wooster City Directory the address was listed as 114 E. Liberty St.''<br><br>
 
''Beginning in the 1915 Wooster City Directory the address was listed as 114 E. Liberty St.''<br><br>
 
* 1915: [[Alvin Rich & Co|Alvin Rich & Co.]], hardware
 
* 1915: [[Alvin Rich & Co|Alvin Rich & Co.]], hardware
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* 1925: [[Alvin Rich & Co|Alvin Rich & Co.]], hardware
 
* 1928: [[Alvin Rich & Co|Alvin Rich & Co.]], hardware
 
* 1928: [[Alvin Rich & Co|Alvin Rich & Co.]], hardware
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* 1930: [[Alvin Rich & Co|Alvin Rich & Co.]], hardware
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* 1930: [[Alvin Rich & Co|Alvin Rich & Co.]], hardware -1930 Wooster, Ohio Directory, Binghampton, NY: Compiled and Published by The Calkin-Kelly Directory Co., 1930, p. 178.
 
* 1932: [[Alvin Rich & Co|Alvin Rich & Co.]], hardware
 
* 1932: [[Alvin Rich & Co|Alvin Rich & Co.]], hardware
 
* 1934-1935: [[Alvin Rich & Co|Alvin Rich & Co.]], hardware
 
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* 1940: [[Alvin Rich & Co|Alvin Rich & Co.]], hardware
 
* 1940: [[Alvin Rich & Co|Alvin Rich & Co.]], hardware
 
* 1943: [[Alvin Rich & Co|Alvin Rich & Co.]], hardware
 
* 1943: [[Alvin Rich & Co|Alvin Rich & Co.]], hardware
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File:AlvinRichCo-1916-Ltrhd.jpg|Receipt from Alvin Rich & Co. hardware store dated 1916.
 
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[[File:Rich&Blough-1895-StartBiz.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Brothers-in-law Rich and Blough start a hardware business in Wooster, Ohio in 1895.]]
 
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File:WCD19131104p3.png| ad, <ref>Wayne County Democrat. Wooster, Ohio, 1913-11-04, {{Cite page|3}}.</ref>.
 
File:WCD19131104p3.png| ad, <ref>Wayne County Democrat. Wooster, Ohio, 1913-11-04, {{Cite page|3}}.</ref>.
 
File:Alvin Rich and Company WR19170524p5.png||ad, <ref>Wooster Daily Republican. Wooster, Ohio, 1917-05-24, p. 5</ref>.
 
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File:Alvin_Rich_&_Co_WR19191124p2.png| ad, <ref>Wooster Republican. Wooster, Ohio, 1919-11-24, {{Cite page|2}}.</ref>.
 
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About
Name
  • Alvin Rich & Co
Retail
  • Building Material / Garden Equipment and Supplies
Services
  • Hardware Store
Facts
Founded
  • 1895
    Wooster,Ohio
Dissolved
  • Date unknown
Related
Key Persons
Founders
Location
  • New numbering
    • 114 E. Liberty St., Wooster, 44691, Ohio, United States
  • Old Numbering
    • 2 E. Liberty St., Wooster, 44691, Ohio, United States

In 1895, Alvin Rich and his brother-in-law, J. P. Blough, rented the Howard Corner on E. Liberty St. and opened a hardware store.[1] A few years later he became sole proprietor of his own hardware store, Alvin Rich & Co., at the location later occupied by the Beulah Bechtel Shop in the 1890 Quinby Building on E. Liberty St.. This retail outlet offered an extensive inventory of 24,000 items- which 8,000 which were on display. It consisted of three floors and basement offering quality merchandise. When he retired he sold his merchandise to Wooster Hardware Co. (old D. D. Miller, Hardware Store) and took down his sign and closed up shop.

Guy Richards was a business partner for many years. Clyde Miller Sr. was also a partner in the hardware business.

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Discover logos, letterheads, maps, ads, and photos.

Read more
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View the timeline of this establishment.

Read more

Rich & Blouch - Hardware

Alvin Rich & Co.

Quick Facts

Old street numbering: 2 E. Liberty St., Wooster=

New street numbering: 114 E. Liberty St.

Beginning in the 1915 Wooster City Directory the address was listed as 114 E. Liberty St.

Newspaper articles

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  1. ↑ Jacksonian. Wooster, Ohio, February 21, 1895.
  2. ↑ Observer 1932" Wooster High School annual. Wooster, Ohio
  3. ↑ Wayne County Democrat. Wooster, Ohio, 1913-11-04, p. 3.
  4. ↑ Wooster Daily Republican. Wooster, Ohio, 1917-05-24, p. 5
  5. ↑ Wooster Daily News. Wooster, Ohio, 1917-08-10, p. 3.
  6. ↑ Wooster Republican. Wooster, Ohio, 1917-09-19, p. 5.
  7. ↑ Wooster Daily News. Wooster, Ohio, 1918-02-11, p. 7.
  8. ↑ Wooster Republican. Wooster, Ohio, 1918-07-02, p. 2.
  9. ↑ Wooster Republican. Wooster, Ohio, 1918-11-25, p. 2.
  10. ↑ Wooster Republican. Wooster, Ohio, 1919-02-14, p. 6.
  11. ↑ Wooster Republican. Wooster, Ohio, 1919-05-15, p. 2.
  12. ↑ Wooster Republican. Wooster, Ohio, 1919-06-04, p. 6.
  13. ↑ Wooster Daily News. Wooster, Ohio, 1919-07-02, p. 4.
  14. ↑ Wooster Republican. Wooster, Ohio, 1919-11-24, p. 2.
  15. ↑ Wooster Republican. Wooster, Ohio, 1919-12-22, p. 2.
  16. ↑ Wooster Daily Republican. Wooster, Ohio, 1920-01-19, p. 6
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