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RIP: Robert Smith Of Roberts Hardware

By Rose Garrett

Published on July 17, 2015

RIP: Robert Smith Of Roberts Hardware

Photo: Lisa Gordon/Hoodline

Smith ran the family-owned Haight Street hardware store from 1960 until 1993, when his sons Steve and Bruce took over. He passed away on July 4th, 2015 at the age of 87.

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