Brownsville has a custom leather shop and it's on E Monroe St behind the police station. The B&M Custom Leather Shop is in an old building that stood abandoned for many years with nothing to tell of its history. I had been asked in the past if I ever came across any photos or documents related to the store but I have not so if you can help please contact us. The building belongs to Rosendo Escareno and has been renovated by Fernando Balli to double as as a business and residence.
1940s era advertisement
A side view of the building.
Display of custom leather products.
Mr Bulluck is a Marine veteran from Minnesota.
Jordan Xavier Bulluck in his workshop. He has an Instagram page where you can see daily posts of leather products fresh from the shop.
Original store safe.
Handmade leather crafting tools
Kitchen area
Living and sleeping quarters
Leather sewing machine
photo: Jordan Xavier Bulluck i
I finally replaced my old wallet with a new one from B&M Custom Leather (Bulluck & Malinen Custom Leather)
Mr. Layton also bought and sold used and new firearms. His prices were by far the best in town. I bought and traded with him numerous times in the late 50's and early 60's.
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