Mt. Pleasant Hardware turns 100

Mt. Pleasant Hardware, a Do it Best dealer in Providence, Rhode Island, reported it hosted a two-day community event recently in celebration of its 100th anniversary.

“We wouldn’t be where we are today without the genuine support of our customers, which is why we’re so grateful for their continued patronage,” said Marc Gillson, owner.

A special ceremony was held with State Representative Raymond Hull; Providence City Councilor Miguel Sanchez; Providence City Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan; and, the Providence Police Department Mounted Command Unit.

Following the ceremony, community members enjoyed refreshments from the Providence Fire Department Canteen Truck and Baja’s Restaurants, and several attendees won giveaway items, including Mt. Pleasant Hardware-branded apparel.

Since its founding in 1923, said Mt. Pleasant Hardware, it has proudly served a vibrant community of immigrants, as well as surrounding colleges and universities, hospitals, small businesses, and other essential institutions, becoming known as “the nuts and bolts of the community.”

Gillson is a third-generation owner of the family business, and just like Mt. Pleasant Hardware, he’s a fixture of the Providence community.

The owner has served on the Smith Hill Community Development Corporation board, and he contributes to the mission of the Joslin Community Center and provides internship opportunities for Birch Vocational School students.

Gillson said he is planning to transition ownership of the business to his son Geoff Gillson, marking the fourth generation of the Gillson family legacy.

“For 100 years, we’ve worked hard to offer them the right selection of products and services, as well as outstanding customer service,” said Gillson.