Family Honored for Retail Service
Plaque recognizes Parsons tradition of old-fashioned, friendly service for 87 years in Duluth.
Duluth’s Parsons family was honored for 87 years of retail service in the city recently by the Duluth City Council. Parsons, which was founded in Duluth in 1925 by Calvin and Kate Parsons, has continued to have a presence in the city. Mayor Nancy Harris presented a plaque to family members recognizing the Parsons tradition of old-fashioned, friendly service at the July 9 council meeting. Parsons Gifts & Cards, the last Parsons store in Duluth located in the Duluth Station shopping center, is closing at the end of July and moving to 1500 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. in the Suwanee Jubilee shopping center. The new store will be located in Suwanee just beyond the Duluth city limits. Mayor Harris gave the plaque to Carey and Patsy Odum, owners …
Alana Moss
10:58 am on Tuesday, October 25, 2011
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