07/28/2026
We are excited to announce!
**Press Release**
The New Providence Hardware building has been purchased by New Providence Pride and Progress. New Providence Hardware and Images by Mosch will continue operating in their current storefronts as tenants.
Founded in 2014, New Providence Pride and Progress is dedicated to enhancing the community through physical improvements, historic preservation, and thoughtful renovation. The two storefronts, which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, were constructed in 1911 and remain a defining feature of Main Street.
As funding and resources become available, New Providence Pride and Progress plans to complete the structural improvements needed to preserve and enhance these historic buildings, ensuring they remain a vital part of the community for generations to come. The purchase also lends support to these Main Street businesses allowing them to focus on their businesses and not have to expend time, energy and resources on the buildings.
The purchase also comes full circle historically. Following the devastating Main Street fire of December 1910, the New Providence Building Association constructed these three buildings—including the Soda Fountain—in 1911 to help rebuild the community. More than a century later, community ownership once again will help preserve these historic landmarks and continue their legacy as an important part of New Providence's downtown!
