After a 75-year run in Tucson, Miller’s Surplus is closing.
The store specializes in military surplus and outdoor apparel and gear and will close its store at 406 N. Sixth Ave. after all the inventory is sold.
The hours, during liquidation, will be Wednesdays through Sundays (excluding Easter) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
All inventory is discounted.
“This has not been an easy decision,” the owners posted on Instagram April 1. “Recent challenges have made it impossible for us to continue operating and we feel it’s the responsible step to wind down the business at this time.”
Miller's Surplus north of downtown Tucson is holding a liquidation sale as it prepares to close after 75 years.
Many followers on Instagram hoped the post was an April Fool's joke, but the closing dates were confirmed the following day.
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“How many families walked through these doors?” the owners asked their social media followers. “How many first camping trips, uniforms, boots and stories started here” Miller’s Surplus isn’t just a store – it’s a piece of Tucson history.”
This photo of downtown Tucson in 1966 shows the original location of Miller's Army Surplus as well as Tucsonia Hotel and Gold Furniture. The block was demolished to make way for new government buildings.
Founder Don Sloane, a World War II veteran, served in the Army until 1948, when he was discharged at the age of 21.
He attended NYU before heading to Tucson and opened the original Miller’s Surplus downtown on Congress Street in 1951.
The Army was happy to get rid of its surplus supplies.
During urban renewal downtown, Miller’s relocated to its current North Sixth Avenue location
The business is asking customers to share their memories of Miller’s Surplus on its Instagram page.
Visit millerssurplusstore.com for more information.
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