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Vienna Hardware was founded by Joseph Durig. It was later owned by Wilbur D. Kyle. It was purchased in 1947 by Thomas B. Craig from Wilbur D. Kyle. [1]
Craig owned and operated the establishment for more than sixty-one years until his retirement in December of 2008.
Vienna Hardware in 2006.Image courtesy of Christine Novicky.
Vienna Hardware sign in 2006.Image courtesy of Christine Novicky.
Joseph Neely Jr. worked at the store when the business was robbed at gunpoint.
Youngstown Vindicator, January 24, 1974, p. 2, col. 8.
Contributor: Christine Novicky
Updated 4/07/2026
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[1] Note that after Kyle sold the business to Craig, he moved to Hubbard to start the Stewart-Kyle Funeral Home. Information provided by Ben Kyle, grandchild.
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[1] Note that after Kyle sold the business to Craig, he moved to Hubbard to start the Stewart-Kyle Funeral Home. Information provided by Ben Kyle, grandchild.
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