Bowman's Do It Best Hardware store is worth going into just to experience the spaciousness and solid dignity of a venerable Franklin landmark but the store has made a concerted effort to provide great customer service and well stocked shelves..

Rebecca B. Lough and staff can supply you with all your modern hardware needs: Do It Best paints, window glass cut to order, horse tack, custom-cut iron stock, Maytag, GE & Crosley appliances, a complete line of Milwaukee power tools, Wolverine boots, pellet stoves, wood stoves, Holland grills and more.

For old-time items in keeping with the store's heritage, visit the upstairs in-store museum and gift shop, "A Room Called Remember."

Hours: Monday - Thursday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Phone (304) 358-2303
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