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'''L & O Greek Specialties''' is a retailer specializing in Greek-letter and Masonic clothing and accessories located on [[Alabama State Highway 79]] in [[Tarrant]]. It was opened in [[2010]] by [[Charles Lawson]], who had sold hats, shirts and other items from his home-based business since [[1999]]. His partner, Maynard Odom, operates from his home in Mobile.
'''L & O Greek Specialties''' is a retailer specializing in Greek-letter and Masonic clothing and accessories located on [[Alabama State Highway 79]] in [[Tarrant]].
 
[[Charles Lawson]] began the business in [[1999]] by selling hats, shirts and other items from his home. His partner, Maynard Odom, still operates from his home in Mobile. Lawson opened his first retail store, at 1613 [[Jackson Boulevard]] in Tarrant in [[2010]].


L & O originated the "Greek Coin" as a token of the bond of brotherhood or sisterhood.
L & O originated the "Greek Coin" as a token of the bond of brotherhood or sisterhood.


==References==
==References==
* Williams, Roy L. (June 5, 2011) "Minority-owned businesses on rise in Birmingham, Alabama." ''Birmingham News''
* Williams, Roy L. (June 5, 2011) "Minority-owned businesses on rise in Birmingham, Alabama." {{BN}}


==External links==
==External links==
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[[Category:Clothiers]]
[[Category:Clothiers]]
[[Category:1999 establishments]]
[[Category:2010 establishments]]
[[Category:Jackson Boulevard]]
[[Category:Alabama State Highway 79]]
[[Category:Alabama State Highway 79]]
[[Category:2010 establishments]]

Latest revision as of 12:45, 13 January 2020

L & O Greek Specialties is a retailer specializing in Greek-letter and Masonic clothing and accessories located on Alabama State Highway 79 in Tarrant.

Charles Lawson began the business in 1999 by selling hats, shirts and other items from his home. His partner, Maynard Odom, still operates from his home in Mobile. Lawson opened his first retail store, at 1613 Jackson Boulevard in Tarrant in 2010.

L & O originated the "Greek Coin" as a token of the bond of brotherhood or sisterhood.

References

  • Williams, Roy L. (June 5, 2011) "Minority-owned businesses on rise in Birmingham, Alabama." The Birmingham News

External links