Arthur Letts [SEP] place of birth
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
building.
Namesake neighbourhood.
The affluent neighbourhood of Holmby Hills, Los Angeles was created as Holdenby's namesake by the millionaire Arthur Letts, after the place of his birth.
Notable people.
- John Charles Cox, Rector of Holdenby from 1893, was a prominent local historian.
- Arthur Letts Sr., business owner of Los Angeles, California
See also.
- Holdenby House