ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) – At the corner of Broadway and Geyer in Soulard, the clang of tools and quiet hum of conversation echo through the aisles of a store that has stood the test of time.
Edele and Mertz Hardware has been serving the community for more than 115 years — a family-owned shop now operated by Steve Edele, who proudly carries on a tradition started by his great-great-grandfather.
“They’re still labeled with those old label makers,” Edele said, pointing to shelves filled with nails, safety equipment, and odds and ends that keep the neighborhood running…