Having been in business since 1915, we are proud to say we were recently selected, ironically, to the 2014 Inner City 100 — Fortunes list of the fastest-growing businesses in the United States. Speaking of beginnings, we started our business serving carpenters, contractors, plumbers and other professionals who helped modernize the Connecticut capital. Then, in 1963, Star moved to its present location on North Main Street in Hartford. Since then, we have been the source for those looking for exceptional value and one of the largest selections of merchandise in the region.