A legacy of the past…

For many years the Historic Business District of Hardy Arkansas was proudly known as ‘The Antiques Capital of North Arkansas’. Fortunately, there are 4 stores in Hardy that have remained true to that title. The Hardy Antique and Merchantile; owned by Randy Dunham is the first of the four as one enters Hardy from the East. Randy’s store is easily recognizable as a private residence that affectionately reminds guests and visitors of beloved Fred Sanford, famous junk collector from Television past, except that the Merchantile’s merchandise isn’t junk. It is classic memorabilia and collectables from days gone by…some of those days are LONG gone by too. At the ‘Mercantile’ you can enjoy the opportunity to browse the past as you stroll on the front lawn and all through the historic house. Randy will help lead your memories back as far as they can go. Contact the Hardy Antiques and Merchantile @ xxx-xxxx

Continuing west down Main Street, the next of our antiquities dealers is Memories on Main Street, owned by Susan and Rick Wolfe. Susan is the heart and soul of the shop, while Rick is the man who tosses everything into a perfect presentation of memorable history. MOMS (I kinda like that) is the newest of our antique shops celebrating their 1st anniversary this year. Both Susan and Rick are wonderful people who treat each visitor to their store as a newely arrived friend. Every guest arriving at Memories on Main Street is always shown Appreciation for coming into the shop. Contact MOMS @ xxx-xxxx.

Memory Lane is the largest and oldest of all our antiques shops. Located in what was the old FORD dealership. Ron Martin is the proprietor of Memory Lane, which is now celebrating its xx year in business. Ron operates his business in a ‘mall’ type setting. The 2 floor building is the largest of the historic Hardy buildings. Memory Lase boasts over 50 different vendors who have practically everything imaginable from our collective pasts. Knives, cookware, furniture, glassware, cermicas and (lucky for me) even HAT Pins. Contact Memory Lane @ xxx-xxxx

Last but certainly not least is Starks Antiques run by beloved town matriarch, Tilly Starks. Tilly, affectionately referred to as “Miss Tilly”, is a true lady by any definition and does she know antiques! Her shop is the epitome of the word ‘Antique Shop’. Its quaintly appointed, highly organized, impeccably presented and delightfully staffed. Stop by Starks Antiques and browse the finest of Hardy’s antiques shops, sit a spell and chat with Miss Tilly, don’t miss a chance to enjoy a bit of timelessness. Contact Starks Antiques @ xxx-xxxx.

For those who have visited the Antiques Shops and all the Merchants of Hardy Arkansas, Thank you and We Appreciate You and for those yet to visit, we look forward to saying We Appreciate You too.

Marc Herring
Ozark Classic Crafts Mall
A Friend of Hardy Arkansas