The History of Clark-Devon Hardware

Clark Devon Hardware has been sitting at the corner of Clark and Devon for a century now. Its iconic hardware clock is a neighborhood landmark. The store sells everything from paint to fertilizer to sanding sponges, some 40,000 different items covering 12,000 square feet.

Join us for an evening with Ken Walchak, former co-owner of Clark-Devon Hardware, as he tells the family story of 100 years in the hardware business and the stores transition from family-owned to employee-owned.

Where: Rogers Park Library, 6907 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60626

When: Monday, October 20, 2025 @ 6:00 - 7:30 pm

Cost: Free and open to all. Register in advance to help us plan.