Photos: This Tucson Ace Hardware Store is the coolest
The eastside location officially dubbed one of the "coolest" in the nation by the Ace Hardware Corp.
Coolest ACE Hardware Store
The aisles seem endless at the ACE Hardware Store, where two-year-old Anna Victoria Villa, bottom, singals the items she'd like while shopping with mom Yolanda, left, and aunt Mayra Robles.
Coolest ACE Hardware Store
A 1962 photograph of the ACE Hardware Store officially dubbed the nation's "coolest". Courtesy of the Findysz family
Coolest ACE Hardware Store
The ACE Hardware Store officially dubbed the nation's "coolest" by the corporation at 6959 E. 22nd St.
Coolest ACE Hardware Store
From left, co-owners Kelly and Joe Findysz, their daughter Erin Bell, 21-month-old grandson Kayden and son-in-law DJ Bell, at the ACE Hardware Store.
Coolest ACE Hardware Store
Hardware associate Michael Hankins, left, helps Bruce King having a key made.
Coolest ACE Hardware Store
Steve Husar, an assistant manager with 28 years service, stocks the Christmas village aisle for the upcoming holidays.
Coolest ACE Hardware Store
Rodney Boudreaux is the expert for baby chick sales, including this Rhode Island Red.
Coolest ACE Hardware Store
Hardware associates Michael Hankins, left, and Brytnie Keehl, are busy making keys for customers.
Coolest ACE Hardware Store
Nostalgia signs and toys for sale at the ACE Hardware Store officially dubbed the nation's "coolest".
Coolest ACE Hardware Store
Aisles of housewares items for sale at the ACE Hardware Store officially dubbed the nation's "coolest".
Coolest ACE Hardware Store
Nostalgic and vintage-style sodas for sale at the ACE Hardware Store officially dubbed the nation's "coolest".
Coolest ACE Hardware Store
The store is usually always decorated for the holiday in season.
Coolest ACE Hardware Store
Soap box derby cars, model aircraft and train supplies abound at The Hobby Place, part of the ACE Hardware Store officially dubbed the nation's "coolest".
Coolest ACE Hardware Store
Model aircraft kits for sale at The Hobby Place, part of the larger ACE Hardware Store officially dubbed the nation's "coolest".
Coolest ACE Hardware Store
Cabinet-maker Tim McClintock cuts a piece of wood on tablesaw at ACE Custom Cabintery, part of the larger ACE Hardware Store.
Coolest ACE Hardware Store
Cabinet-maker Al Hudson inspects a drawer for a custom kitchen island at ACE Custom Cabintery, part of the larger ACE Hardware Store.
Coolest ACE Hardware Store
The renovated interior of ACE Hardware Outdoor Power Equipment (formerly Erv's Equipment Rental), 1120 S. Kolb Road, part of the larger ACE Hardware Store around the corner.
Coolest ACE Hardware Store
ACE Hardware Outdoor Power Equipment (formerly Erv's Equipment Rental), 1120 S. Kolb Road, part of the larger ACE Hardware Store around the corner.
Coolest ACE Hardware Store
Bruce King browses the hardware aisles for fasteners at the ACE Hardware Store officially dubbed the nation's "coolest".
The Ace on East 22nd Street is named one of the company's "Coolest Stores" for its eclectic mix of hardware, housewares and hobby goods.