Vintage Bakersfield Floyd's General Store Advertising Christmas Card Signed 1950

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Estate sale find, vintage original Floyd's General Store Christmas card signed, c. 1950's.
Before launching his flagship store, Floyd Burcham started off in the surplus business just after WWII in 1946. In the days before big box stores, the do-it-yourselfer need look no further than Floyd’s for their home supply needs.
In 1952 Floyd’s came into being, anything one needed for the home could be found at Floyd’s, including garden tools, hardware, steel fencing, electrical supplies, plumbing supplies, paint and galvanized pipes.In 1954, Floyd’s expanded to a second location at 1019 Baker St.
The store operated for four years until a larger location opened at 1884 S. Chester Ave. The grand opening took place on Friday, Nov. 13, 1959. Contrary to superstitious beliefs about Friday the 13th, the store was a success – so much so that it was necessary to open an even larger location.
When the time came to plan and construct Floyd’s newest emporium, Burcham strove to keep as much money as possible in Kern County by utilizing local businesses.In October 1968, Floyd’s “Block Long Emporium” opened its doors at 2020 S. Chester Ave. Advertised in The Californian as the “Sunday contractors’” headquarters, Floyd’s guaranteed it carried everything for the homeowner.
The card is approximately 6.25" X 7.25" approximate shipping weight 3 ounces.
PLEASE SEE DESCRIPTION AND PHOTOS FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS - The card is in overall Fair to Good Minus used condition with signs of wear, soiling, stains, age toning, fading, tears, creases, writing, no odors, please see images.
(C1A11-106)