Harlow-Hardy Co. Inc., West Washington St. at Market St., Petersburg, Virginia, 2001  

The Harlow-Hardy Co. Inc., a furniture store, opened in 1917 at 134 W. Bank St. in Petersburg, Va. President was George D. Harlow, secretary-treasurer of Harlow, Willcox & Co. Inc. from 1909 to 1916. Secretary was Clifford W. Hardy. Treasurer was Edlow S. Harlow (he had been shipping clerk at Harlow, Willcox).

By 1927 the business moved to 5 South Sycamore St. By this time Clifford Hardy has left the firm, and Robert V. Harlow was assistant secretary-treasurer. Around this time Harlow-Hardy expanded their business to include both furniture and other household goods. By 1931 they moved to 17-19 West Washington St.

The sign points to the retail store on West Washington between Sycamore and Union St.

Copyright © 2002 Walter Grutchfield