Photos: This Tucson Ace Hardware Store is the coolest
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The eastside location officially dubbed one of the "coolest" in the nation by the Ace Hardware Corp.
The aisles seem endless at the ACE Hardware Store, where two-year-old Anna Victoria Villa, bottom, singals the items she'd like while shopping with mom Yolanda, left, and aunt Mayra Robles.
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A 1962 photograph of the ACE Hardware Store officially dubbed the nation's "coolest". Courtesy of the Findysz family
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The ACE Hardware Store officially dubbed the nation's "coolest" by the corporation at 6959 E. 22nd St.
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From left, co-owners Kelly and Joe Findysz, their daughter Erin Bell, 21-month-old grandson Kayden and son-in-law DJ Bell, at the ACE Hardware Store.
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Hardware associate Michael Hankins, left, helps Bruce King having a key made.
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Steve Husar, an assistant manager with 28 years service, stocks the Christmas village aisle for the upcoming holidays.
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Rodney Boudreaux is the expert for baby chick sales, including this Rhode Island Red.
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Hardware associates Michael Hankins, left, and Brytnie Keehl, are busy making keys for customers.
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Nostalgia signs and toys for sale at the ACE Hardware Store officially dubbed the nation's "coolest".
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Aisles of housewares items for sale at the ACE Hardware Store officially dubbed the nation's "coolest".
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Nostalgic and vintage-style sodas for sale at the ACE Hardware Store officially dubbed the nation's "coolest".
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The store is usually always decorated for the holiday in season.
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Soap box derby cars, model aircraft and train supplies abound at The Hobby Place, part of the ACE Hardware Store officially dubbed the nation's "coolest".
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Model aircraft kits for sale at The Hobby Place, part of the larger ACE Hardware Store officially dubbed the nation's "coolest".
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Cabinet-maker Tim McClintock cuts a piece of wood on tablesaw at ACE Custom Cabintery, part of the larger ACE Hardware Store.
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Cabinet-maker Al Hudson inspects a drawer for a custom kitchen island at ACE Custom Cabintery, part of the larger ACE Hardware Store.
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The renovated interior of ACE Hardware Outdoor Power Equipment (formerly Erv's Equipment Rental), 1120 S. Kolb Road, part of the larger ACE Hardware Store around the corner.
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ACE Hardware Outdoor Power Equipment (formerly Erv's Equipment Rental), 1120 S. Kolb Road, part of the larger ACE Hardware Store around the corner.
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Bruce King browses the hardware aisles for fasteners at the ACE Hardware Store officially dubbed the nation's "coolest".
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The Ace on East 22nd Street is named one of the company's "Coolest Stores" for its eclectic mix of hardware, housewares and hobby goods.
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