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It all began in 1955 when our company’s namesake, a rugged, avid fisherman named Bill McGuckin, opened the doors of McGuckin Hardware. Employing four people in four departments, his success was based on his belief in personalized service, selection and first-hand experience.
In 1960, Dave Hight became a partner in McGuckin Hardware with his father-in-law, Bill. Together they sought to create a quality hardware store with a reputation for excellent service and selection. Working from this solid base, Dave has carried on McGuckin Hardware’s dedication to service since Bill’s death in 1966.
Staying within a block of its original location in Boulder, McGuckin Hardware has continued to grow. We currently employ around an average of 250 people in 18 different departments ranging from Garden to Housewares to Automotive – just to name a few. The store is 60,000+ square feet of sales floor selling over 200,00 items. With all of the growth, McGuckin Hardware continues to strive to meet Bill’s goals of providing personalized service, selection, and first-hand experience.
In 1960, Dave Hight became a partner in McGuckin Hardware with his father-in-law, Bill. Together they sought to create a quality hardware store with a reputation for excellent service and selection. Working from this solid base, Dave has carried on McGuckin Hardware’s dedication to service since Bill’s death in 1966.
Staying within a block of its original location in Boulder, McGuckin Hardware has continued to grow. We currently employ around an average of 250 people in 18 different departments ranging from Garden to Housewares to Automotive – just to name a few. The store is 60,000+ square feet of sales floor selling over 200,00 items. With all of the growth, McGuckin Hardware continues to strive to meet Bill’s goals of providing personalized service, selection, and first-hand experience.
Overview
Location
United States, Colorado, Boulder
Employees
201-500
Phone
(303) 443-1822
Founded date
1955
Mentions in press and media 20
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| Jun 7, 2026 | Boulder County Film Commission roundtables help build creative community (The Director’s Cut) | Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The first thing people ask when they hear “Film Commissioner” is whether I’ve met anybody famous. The answer is yes, of course, but lately it seems like we’ll be seeing more and more of them here i... |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Man who pulled gun during Boulder hardware store robbery arrested | Boulder police arrested the man they say pulled a gun on McGuckin Hardware employees when he tried to leave the store with stolen merchandise last week. Jesse Ray James, 34, was arrested Friday on aggravated robbery, felony menacing and car... |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Man stealing from Boulder hardware store pulls gun on employees to get away, police say | A man is shown pulling a gun on two McGuckin Hardware store employees in a screenshot from surveillance footage taken on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2025, in the Boulder store. (Courtesy of Boulder Police Department) Boulder police are searching for ... |
| Oct 18, 2025 | Things to do in Boulder Saturday, Oct. 18: Mind Oasis Mindful 5K at Boulder Reservoir | Today Mind Oasis Mindful 5K: 8 a.m., Boulder Reservoir, 5565 N. 51st St., Boulder. Join for a peaceful and refreshing 5K run/walk to clear the mind and nourish the soul. $59.47, eventbrite.com. Make your own Franken-pumpkin: 10 a.m., McGuck... |
| Oct 17, 2025 | Things to do in Boulder Friday, Oct. 17: Boulder Roots Music Fest | Today Boulder Roots Music Fest: noon, Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder. Boulder’s Roots Music Fest promises an unforgettable weekend of music, collaboration and celebration — with a wide range of genres, from indie, funk, hip hop, cu... |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Getting on board: Boulder has a Monopoly | Now anyone can get from Japango Sushi to McGuckin Hardware with a roll of the dice. Mr. Monopoly poses for the camera at the unveiling of Monopoly's Boulder Edition at the Museum of Boulder on Thursday in Boulder. Monopoly: Boulder Edition ... |
| Jul 11, 2025 | Boulder-area events for Friday, July 11: “The McGuckin Way — 70 Years as Boulder’s Favorite Everything Store” exhibit at Museum of Boulder | Rugburn and Chroma Lips concert: 6 p.m. Sunday, Trident Café, 940 Pearl St., Boulder. Rugburn is a band for the time and place. Chroma Lips is a Motrik driven psych band from Denver. Free, 303-443-3133. Guatemalan Textiles weaving workshop:... |
| Jul 9, 2025 | Boulder-area events for Wednesday, July 9: Bruce Cockburn concert at Chautauqua Auditorium | Brahms 1 + Joan Tower’s world premiere: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Chautauqua Auditorium, 198 Morning Glory Drive, Boulder. These can’t-miss concerts bring together two Festival favorites — lauded composer Joan Tower, whose concerto A New Day prem... |
| Jan 9, 2025 | Latest Headlines | More than 20 people apply for Ward 2 Longmont City Council vacancy | Cassandra Barnhart is a teacher and has lived in Longmont for two years. Citing a recent community survey, Barnhart said growth and homelessness are the top concerns of residents. Ash Beckham is self employed in event production and leaders... |
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FAQ about McGuckin Hardware
When was McGuckin Hardware founded?
McGuckin Hardware was founded in 1955.
What has the press written about McGuckin Hardware?
Parsers VC has collected 20 articles mentioning McGuckin Hardware, among them “Boulder County Film Commission roundtables help build creative community (The Director’s Cut)” (Jun 7, 2026) and “Man who pulled gun during Boulder hardware store robbery arrested” (Nov 10, 2025).
Is McGuckin Hardware still active?
Yes, McGuckin Hardware is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 6, 2026.