The Elbertsen department store in the village of Wekerom has remained in business for 103 years, while the village’s baker and butcher have disappeared. The business began as a blacksmith and is now run by 62-year-old Evert-Jan Elbertsen and his 88-year-old mother, Janny.

The store sells swimming pools and toy tractors. Evert-Jan said his children are not interested in taking over the business, but he and his mother continue working there for now.