Shoppers curious about the treasures they might find at the closing sale of Wright Pro Hardware, which started building inventory in 1933, arrived early for Thursday's opening at 9 a.m. "Don't fight and don't bite," they were advised before the doors opened. The crowd seemed to be patient and in good spirits, and there was a lot of good natured teasing between neighbors.

Photos by Diana Zimmerman.

There were piles everywhere on the second floor. It was hard to know what you might find without doing a little digging.