A 112-Year-Old Plumbing Store Closes | Bristol News

A beloved 112-year-old plumbing supply store in Bristol, Geo Jones and Brothers, is closing its doors for good this weekend — a bittersweet end for a family business that’s been a community staple since 1914. Owner Mike Jones, who started working there at 14, reflects on its golden days of booming trade and global shipping, while today’s challenges — lack of parking and online competition — force the tough decision. His kids, Ben and Emily, continue the legacy with hands-on customer service and quick fixes, even as the store shifts from plumbing parts to apartments after its final sale. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/22e0f493d82b2f54