Holtje's Fort Lee Hardware Bids Adieu
After 67 years, the last of the old guard Main Street merchants will soon be closed for good.
Throughout the years, Main Street has undergone many changes, but arguably, none as radical as this. On March 7, brothers Terry and Bruce Holtje will close their door one final time--the last of the familiar mom-and-pop stores to vacate the western boundary of lower Main Street. Holtje's was the last of the neighborhood places where people could stop in just to catch up on what's going on in town. The last of the neighborhood places where pictures of local legends hang prominently behind the counter. The last of the neighborhood places where the owners knew both your father and mother, and in many cases--even your grandparents. "I told my wife, after 60 years of working in this store, I'm taking the next two months off," Terry Holtje said…
Robyn Nadel
9:05 am on Tuesday, March 5, 2013
The Holtje's footprints will be on Main Street always. Wishing you all good health, happiness, time to pursue your dreams and the best of everything always. Thank you for years of great service, your kindness, humor, and for the opportunity to tell one terrific business and personal story of the Holtje family for Patch.com. Peace :) more ›