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Hydra employee Lazaro Cabrera prepares a sign for the store, whose last day will be December 31, 2017, after a run of more than 23 years.

Hydra, Iconic Downtown Tucson Business, Is Shutting Down

The store opened on Congress Street more than 20 years ago and was known for creative window displays.
A view of Tucson from Tumamoc Hill.

Tucson Turns 242, Though Some Put Age at 4,000

Community celebration to include native foods, cannon fire on the presidio grounds.

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