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Arthur Letts
Arthur Letts Sr. about 1907
Born(1862-06-17)June 17, 1862
Holdenby, Northamptonshire, England
DiedMay 18, 1923(1923-05-18) (aged 60)
Los Angeles, California, US
SpouseFlorence Philp
ChildrenFlorence Edna, Gladys (Janss) and Arthur Letts Jr.

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.

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