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Letts (other)
Letts may refer to: People * Arthur Letts (1862–1923), American businessman, developer of Holmby Hills, Los Angeles, California * Barry Letts (1925–2009), British actor, television director, producer * Billie Letts (née Gipson; 1938–2014), American novelist and educator * David Vanian (born David Letts, 1956), English punk rock musician * Dennis Letts (1934–2008), American college professor and actor * Don Letts (born 1956), British film director and musician * E. A. Letts (1852–1918), English chemist * Elizabeth Letts (born 1961), American author * F. Dickinson Letts (1875–1965), American politician and judge * Goff Letts (1928–2023), Australian politician * John Letts (other), John Letts, multiple persons * Judge Letts (other), Judge Letts, multiple persons * Ken Letts, Archdeacon of France from 2007 to 2012 * Michael Letts (born 1985), Australian–Filipino rugby union player * Quentin Letts (born 1963), British journalist * Richard Letts (born ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arthur Letts
Arthur Letts Sr. (June 17, 1862 – May 18, 1923) was an immigrant from England who made his fortune in Los Angeles, California, in the early years of the 20th century. He built his wealth by transforming a small, bankrupt dry goods store in Downtown Los Angeles into the prominent The Broadway department store, later adding the Bullock's store. Early years Arthur Letts Sr. was born in Holdenby, Northamptonshire, England. In 1882 he emigrated to Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and found employment in a large dry goods store. When the Red River Rebellion broke out in the Northwest of Canada, he volunteered. He was awarded a silver medal and clasp for distinguished service, and a grant of land by the Canadian government. In the early 1890s, he emigrated to the United States in Seattle, Washington, and began retail employment in dry goods. Los Angeles The Broadway Letts arrived in the Los Angeles, California, area in 1896. At the corner of Fourth and Broadway, then on the far south ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |