Landis General Store – Closed

Published on: Sep 9, 2009

Also known as “My Favorite Place at Landis”

Address: 142 N Larchmont Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90004
Location: north of 3rd Street, south of Beverly Boulevard
East side of Larchmont Boulevard

Phone Number: (323) 465-7998

Hours: Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.  Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
* Closed on New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, July 4th, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and around 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve

Forms of Payment: accepts cash and credit cards

Appointments? Not necessary. Just drop in!

Description: A one-stop shopping location for all your needs.

Products: wacky and conventional gifts, stationery, notions and sewing items, greeting cards, gift wrapping, clothing, unique toys, jewelry, school and office supplies, candles, games, accessories, housewares, tabletop items, holiday gifts, gourmet foods, puzzles, coir mats, doormats

History: Started by Bob Landis, this general store has been a staple in the Larchmont Village area since 1933. He grew this business until his retirement in 1990 when he turned the key over to his daughter’s friend Chris Wolfus.  In 2006 her daughter Devoney was bought into the business as her mother’s partner.

Media coverage: December 9, 2008, issue of the Wall Street Journal – article on “Unique Toy Stores” in the United States

Parking: street                    Accessibility: ok for wheelchairs

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