135 N. Commercial Street
Blythe, CA 92225

(760) 922-4514

A little about Halby's.

Our family has been in Blythe for over 100 years. What began as a clothing store for men and has evolved over time as each Halby took over to be what it is today. Take a moment to walk through vintage photos and memories of both Blythe and our Halby family below.

 

Halby’s Men’s Clothing Store in the 1940’s

1940's

 

Joseph Halby in the 1940’s

1940's

 

Aunt Linda and Uncle Mike Halby in the late 1940’s

1940's

David and Bobby Vega in the 1980's

1980's

Grandpa Halby hanging out in the 1980’s

1980's

 

Blythe citizens showing support for the proposed opening of Chuckawalla Valley State Prison in 1985

1985

 

Halby’s 1987 Basketball Team Sponsorship

1987

 

George Jr. and George Sr. representing Hands Across America in 1986

1986

George Halby showing off his Elk of the Year award cake in 1988

1988

 

An excited George Halby in the store in 1989

1988

 

George Halby helping a customer in 1989

1989

Grandpa helping in the store during the Christmas season, pictured here with Lynn Browder in 1989

1989

 

Uncle George and Uncle Tom in 1995

1995

 

Siblings Tom, Pam, and George in New York in 1995

1995

 

Cecilia Nash and Scott Halby looking sharp in 1996

1996

 

Brother and Sister Tom and Pam Halby in 1996

1996

Judy (Hanna) Browder showing off our hat selection in 1996 

1996

1997 Halby’s Bowling team featuring (Left to Right) Sparky Bigler, George Halby, Ron Howard, John Maltby, Joe Halby Jr., and Norman Lourenco

1997

 

The Farrage Family in 1997

1997

 

Check out this sportswear section in 1997

1997

Dressing Blythe men in style with our Tuxedo and Suit rentals in 1997

 

1997

 

1997 Halby’s Bowling Team

1997

 

George and John and Tammy Dobbs in the store in 1998

1998

 

Halby’s Bowling: John Maltby and Dan Arakelian in 1998

1998

 

The 1999 little league team sponsored by Halby’s

1998

 

Halby’s Bowling Team in 1999 (Top) Gary Koerner, Jon Whiting, Dieter Morgan (Bottom) Terry Eddy, Chris Morgan

1999

 

Rachel Halby and friends trying out our new shades in 2000

2000

 

Local little league sponsorship in 2000

2000

 

George Halby in 2010, Palo Verde High School Class of 1958 

2010

 

Halby’s Bowling Team 2012 Left to Right: Garrett McKean, Sparky Bigler, Joey III, George Halby, Ron Browder, Joe Jr.



2010

Halby’s shop dog, Maxwell Sheffield, pictured here in 2019 (b. 2008- d.2020)

 

2019