Otasco (Oklahoma Tire and Supply Company) Tough Phone Case

Otasco (Oklahoma Tire and Supply Company) Tough Phone Case

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Otasco (Oklahoma Tire and Supply Company) Tough Phone Case

$24.99
Sale price  $24.99 Regular price 
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Keep a piece of American retail history close with an Otasco phone case. Founded in Okmulgee in 1918 by Sam, Maurice, and Herman Sanditen, the Oklahoma Tire and Supply Company grew into a chain recognized for auto parts, appliances, and a distinctive credit-based approach to retail. Its story includes a move to Tulsa, employee ownership in 1984, and a lasting place in the memories of communities across several states. A fitting everyday choice for collectors and former Otasco shoppers.

Otasco, short for Oklahoma Tire and Supply Company, was a Tulsa-based retail chain specializing in auto parts and appliances. Sam, Maurice, and Herman Sanditen, three Jewish Lithuanian immigrant brothers, established the business in 1918 and opened its first store in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. The company moved its headquarters to Tulsa in 1925 and built its business around offering products on credit. In 1960, the McCrory Corporation bought Otasco while retaining the Sanditen brothers. By 1968, the chain had 455 stores in 12 states. Employees bought the company from McCrory in 1984, making it one of the largest employee-owned companies in America. During the 1980s, struggling sales prompted a new logo and advertising campaign, but these drew little attention. Otasco filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 1988; 171 stores closed across 11 states, with 1,600 jobs lost. On March 30, 1989, 43 stores reopened in an effort to keep profitable locations operating, but the attempt failed. All outlets were ordered to close permanently at the end of business on June 3, 1989. A source cited in the article says franchisees received 99-year licenses to use the Otasco name. As of 2014, two Oklahoma stores remained in Beaver and Marlow, and a locally owned Otasco Associate store continued in Many, Louisiana.

Product features

- Durable Lexan/polycarbonate shell with glossy full-color finish

- Flexible TPU interior liner for shock absorption and impact dispersion

- Lay-flat bezel that protects the screen from small scratches

- UV-protected surface resists outdoor weathering and color fading

- Supports wireless charging; two-piece design for secure fit

Care instructions

- Clean with damp cotton or microfiber cloth. Add a drop of dish soap to the cloth if needed.

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