In 1911, Sidney Hechinger founded Hechinger. Hechinger has opened its first store in 1919. In 1983, Hechinger expanded into outside of Washington, D.C. In 1989, Hechinger opened its first Delaware store in Dover. In 1988, Hechinger acquired HQ. HQ became a seperate division of Hechinger. In 1997, while facing intense competition from Home Depot and Lowe's, Hechinger was sold to Leonard Green & Partners. Leonard Green & Partners also bought acquired Builders Square. In 1998, the company, which included Hechinger, Home Quarters, and Builders Square stores, operated under new management. In 1999, Hechinger filed for Chapter 11 bankruptvy protection in June. By September, the company closed its doors, including its 117 remaining stores.
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