The Broadway Metal Business Card Holder
One size / Silver / Glossy
$24.99
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The Broadway’s retail story began in 1896, when Arthur Letts Sr. took over the name, assets, fixtures, and lease of a failed dry-goods store at Broadway and Fourth Street in Los Angeles. The business grew into a major regional chain, later joining Hale Brothers as Broadway-Hale Stores. This business card holder makes a fitting desk accessory for admirers of historic commerce and department-store heritage, connecting everyday workspaces with a notable chapter of western retail history.
The Broadway was a Los Angeles department store chain founded by English-born Arthur Letts Sr. It began operating on February 24, 1896, after Letts acquired the name, assets, fixtures, and lease of the failed J. A. Williams & Co. Dry Goods Store. The original shop stood at Broadway and Fourth Street. As Los Angeles grew, the business expanded into neighboring storefronts and built a nine-story downtown flagship, completed in 1915. The company broadened its reach by acquiring the B. H. Dyas Hollywood store in 1931 and opening a Pasadena store in 1940. In 1950 it merged with Sacramento-based Hale Brothers to form Broadway-Hale Stores, acquired Milliron's Westchester branch, and continued growing through purchases including Marston's in San Diego and Korricks in Phoenix. Later expansion reached Nevada, New Mexico, and Colorado. In 1979, operations were divided between Southern California and a Southwest division headquartered in Phoenix. Parent Carter Hawley Hale Stores later faced financial difficulties. Federated Department Stores acquired the chain in 1995. In 1996, most locations became Macy's; selected stores reopened as Bloomingdale's, while many remaining locations were sold to Sears. The Broadway name thus passed from an independent retailer into a larger department-store portfolio.
The Broadway’s retail story began in 1896, when Arthur Letts Sr. took over the name, assets, fixtures, and lease of a failed dry-goods store at Broadway and Fourth Street in Los Angeles. The business grew into a major regional chain, later joining Hale Brothers as Broadway-Hale Stores. This business card holder makes a fitting desk accessory for admirers of historic commerce and department-store heritage, connecting everyday workspaces with a notable chapter of western retail history.
The Broadway was a Los Angeles department store chain founded by English-born Arthur Letts Sr. It began operating on February 24, 1896, after Letts acquired the name, assets, fixtures, and lease of the failed J. A. Williams & Co. Dry Goods Store. The original shop stood at Broadway and Fourth Street. As Los Angeles grew, the business expanded into neighboring storefronts and built a nine-story downtown flagship, completed in 1915. The company broadened its reach by acquiring the B. H. Dyas Hollywood store in 1931 and opening a Pasadena store in 1940. In 1950 it merged with Sacramento-based Hale Brothers to form Broadway-Hale Stores, acquired Milliron's Westchester branch, and continued growing through purchases including Marston's in San Diego and Korricks in Phoenix. Later expansion reached Nevada, New Mexico, and Colorado. In 1979, operations were divided between Southern California and a Southwest division headquartered in Phoenix. Parent Carter Hawley Hale Stores later faced financial difficulties. Federated Department Stores acquired the chain in 1995. In 1996, most locations became Macy's; selected stores reopened as Bloomingdale's, while many remaining locations were sold to Sears. The Broadway name thus passed from an independent retailer into a larger department-store portfolio.
| One size | |
| Width, in | 3.67 |
| Height, in | 2.35 |
| Depth, in | 0.36 |
Product features
- Holds up to 20 standard 3.5" x 2.0" business cards
- Glossy metallic, polished exterior finish
- Velvet-like interior base for card protection
- Comfortable, pocket-friendly design
- Friction snap closure for secure storage
Care instructions
- Wipe the dust or any dirt off gently with a clean, dry cloth.
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Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Wipe the dust or any dirt off gently with a clean, dry cloth.