Maple Grove’s LeVahn Bros. Celebrates 100 Years
LeVahn Bros. Plumbing and Hardware Hank is a fourth-generation business celebrating its 100th anniversary.
“Our niche is plumbing because we were a plumbing business to start with,” explained owner Andy LeVahn.
LeVahn Brother Plumbing provided much of the plumbing work during the booming early days of Minneapolis’ North Side. Back then, they used horses and buggies to move merchandise.
The family business eventually relocated to Maple Grove and became known as LeVahn Bros. Plumbing and Hardware Hank.
LeVahn Bros. Plumbing and Hardware Hank was busy Friday with customers wanting supplies.
“My father brought the hardware store out here in the mid-90s, and we moved everything out here,” said LeVahn.
He says the hardware and plumbing store has just about everything you need to complete a project and experts are on hand to help you. Some customers say convenience and good customer service keep them coming back.
“I like that it’s a small store and that there’s always someone there to greet you and take you to the item that you are looking for. So, you don’t have to run around,” said Plymouth resident Kris Schmitt.
Levahn says the business has continued to grow over the years. The owner is now celebrating the store’s 100th anniversary with a monthly prize drawing.
“When customers make a purchase here at the hardware store over $10, they are automatically eligible to enter the drawing,” said the owner.
The store is located in Bass Lake Center in Maple Grove.
