RICHMOND'S UNCOMMON CARD & GIFT STORE SINCE 1991
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History

Carytown circa 1938
Vivacious Lady starring Ginger Rogers & James Stewart was playing at the Byrd Theater when this photo was taken. Can you spot the future home of Mongrel?

Mongrel lives in what used to be two separate buildings. Here is a list of previous businesses / tenants that have occupied the two buildings.

2922 West Cary Street

1928-1954
Brook’s Shoe Store

1955-1958
Reid’s Toyville

1959
Vacant

1960-1961
McGarvey Piano & Organ Repair

1962-1979
Fuqua & Sheffield Flowers & Gifts
(combines with 2924)

1980
Vacant

1981-1983
Cary Windsor Gallery of Fine Art

1984-1994
Best Appliance & Repair

1994-Present
Mongrel

2924 West Cary Street

1928-1930
West End Ark – General Merchandise

1931
Horace Blakley – General Merchandise

1932
Spitzer Cleaning & Dying

1933
Refrigeration Service Co.
& Roper’s Radio Shop

1934-1935
Roper’s Radio Shop
Roper’s Cleaners

1936
Jack & Jill Children’s Clothes
Nancy Muriel Beauty Shop

1937-1938
Naomi’s Art Shop (knitting supplies)

1939-1941
Nu-Way Cleaners
Beacon Book Library

1942
Vacant

1943-1979
Fuqua & Sheffield Flowers & Gifts

1980-1983
Cary Windsor Gallery of Fine Art

1984-1991
Fruit Baskets Unlimited

1991-1993
Cards Cards Cards

1994-Present
Mongrel
(Cards Cards Cards new name)

Hours

Wednesday • 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Thursday • 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Friday • 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Saturday • 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Sunday • 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Monday • closed
Tuesday • closed

Mongrel

2924 W Cary Street
Richmond, Virginia 23221
(804) 342-1272

Since 1991

For over 30 years and two generations of customers, Mongrel has served as Richmond’s uncommon card and gift store. From the irreverent greeting card to the perfect gift, Mongrel is filled with life choices-for home, body, mind and soul. While at Mongrel, laughing out loud is a must and running into old friends is assured. Whether you have hours to spend or are on the run, Mongrel is a Carytown destination… voted “The Best” in shopping year after year.

Returns & Shipping

Mongrel accepts returns for a full refund within 30 days of purchase, with a receipt. Please allow up to 2 days for online sales to process and ship.

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