Scotty's Builders Supply Ceramic Ornament
Round / One size
$15.99
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Remember a chapter of Florida business history with a keepsake celebrating Scotty's Builders Supply. The company began as Home Builders Supply in Winter Haven in 1924, amid a building boom that brought new homes and businesses to the state. Under the Sweet family's leadership, it grew into a widely recognized home improvement chain and carried several names before closing in 2005. This ceramic ornament suits a seasonal display or a collection devoted to regional companies, retail memories, and the people who helped shape Florida communities.
Scotty's Builders Supply began in Winter Haven, Florida, amid the state's 1920s land boom. In 1924, local farmer Evanda Hugh Sweet opened Home Builders Supply to meet demand for materials as new residents built homes, hotels, and businesses; the company incorporated in 1925. Its name changed from Home Builders Supply, Inc. to Scotty's Home Builders Supply, Inc. in 1968, then to Scotty's, Inc. in 1973. Under James W. Sweet, the business grew to 162 stores at its peak, with more than 5,500 employees during his tenure. The GIB Group provided resources in the 1980s, and in the 1990s Sweet sold his stock, making GIB the chain's new owner. Scotty's operated about 150 stores at its peak and competed in the home improvement market, but closed all its stores in 2005. Oak Point Partners acquired remnant assets from the Scott Acquisition Corp. bankruptcy estates on September 17, 2008. Sweet, a Winter Haven High School graduate and longtime Florida business development group member, died in Winter Haven on October 28, 2009, aged 91.
Remember a chapter of Florida business history with a keepsake celebrating Scotty's Builders Supply. The company began as Home Builders Supply in Winter Haven in 1924, amid a building boom that brought new homes and businesses to the state. Under the Sweet family's leadership, it grew into a widely recognized home improvement chain and carried several names before closing in 2005. This ceramic ornament suits a seasonal display or a collection devoted to regional companies, retail memories, and the people who helped shape Florida communities.
Scotty's Builders Supply began in Winter Haven, Florida, amid the state's 1920s land boom. In 1924, local farmer Evanda Hugh Sweet opened Home Builders Supply to meet demand for materials as new residents built homes, hotels, and businesses; the company incorporated in 1925. Its name changed from Home Builders Supply, Inc. to Scotty's Home Builders Supply, Inc. in 1968, then to Scotty's, Inc. in 1973. Under James W. Sweet, the business grew to 162 stores at its peak, with more than 5,500 employees during his tenure. The GIB Group provided resources in the 1980s, and in the 1990s Sweet sold his stock, making GIB the chain's new owner. Scotty's operated about 150 stores at its peak and competed in the home improvement market, but closed all its stores in 2005. Oak Point Partners acquired remnant assets from the Scott Acquisition Corp. bankruptcy estates on September 17, 2008. Sweet, a Winter Haven High School graduate and longtime Florida business development group member, died in Winter Haven on October 28, 2009, aged 91.
| Heart | Round | |
| Diameter, in | 3.21 | 2.80 |
Product features
- 100% white ceramic construction — strong and durable
- Double-sided print with matte finish option
- Golden hanging string included
- UV-decorated for lasting color
- Available in white or gold gift packaging (single ornament per pack)
Care instructions
- Use a microfiber cloth to gently remove any dust or dirt build-up. Avoid harsh chemicals or cleaners. Instead, dampen a cotton wool swab in warm water (just a few drops per liter of water) and gently roll the swab over the ornament and refrain from scrubbing
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Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Use a microfiber cloth to gently remove any dust or dirt build-up. Avoid harsh chemicals or cleaners. Instead, dampen a cotton wool swab in warm water (just a few drops per liter of water) and gently roll the swab over the ornament and refrain from scrubbing