St Paul Minnesota 1914 Hackett Gates Hurty Hardware Letterhead 8.5 x 6.5

This 1914 business letter was issued by Hackett Gates Hurty Co., a wholesale hardware firm based in St. Paul, Minnesota, during the early twentieth century expansion of regional hardware distribution networks.

Wholesale hardware companies played a central role in supplying tools, building materials, and agricultural equipment to merchants across the Midwest during the early twentieth century. St. Paul served as an important commercial hub connecting manufacturers and suppliers with retailers throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the surrounding states. Firms such as Hackett Gates Hurty Co. operated large distribution operations that handled hardware lines ranging from basic tools to specialized products marketed under proprietary brand names.

The letterhead prominently features the company name Hackett Gates Hurty Co. with the phrase High Grade Hardware and the St. Paul, Minnesota location. Decorative trade logos appear across the top, including the Hackett Diamond emblem and the All Right Hackett mark, reflecting branded hardware lines promoted by the company. The typed letter dated December 28, 1914 acknowledges receipt of a $200 payment from Lagrendeur Mercantile Co. of Somerset, Wisconsin and credits the amount to the customer’s account, illustrating the routine commercial correspondence used between wholesalers and regional retailers.

The item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined or refunded to save you as much money as possible. Please contact us with any questions, or visit our store page for specifics.