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Hardware Store With a Jazzy Past Ends its 95-Year Run

The end of Meyers Ace Hardware is not just a loss to its South Side community.

Aired 03/22/2017 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

Hardware Store With a Jazzy Past Ends its 95-Year Run

Clip: 3/22/2017 | 5m 24sVideo has Closed Captions

The end of Meyers Ace Hardware is not just a loss to its South Side community.

While the end of Meyers Ace Hardware is certainly a loss to its community, it’s also leaving a piece of Chicago’s jazz history hanging in the balance.

Aired 03/22/2017 | Rating NR

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