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Willett J. and Hugh O. Mills

Inducted 2013

“Mills was a beloved shopping destination and holds a special place in the hearts of many Nova Scotians.”
— Gallivan, Perry, Thomas & MacDonald (2015)
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Biography

W.J. and H.O. brought the luxury of sophisticated European style to Nova Scotians at their shop on Spring Garden Road. Together the two made an unstoppable team driven by dedication and an understanding that uncompromised service is the key to success.

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Black and white photo of Mills Bros. building
Black and white photo of Mills Bros. store on Spring Garden Road

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Halifax’s iconic Mills store closes - Chronicle Herald Article
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Greetings from Mills Brothers! - Part one
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Greetings from Mills Brothers! - Part two
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Greetings from Mills Brothers! - Part three
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Mills Bros. tradition will carry on - Newspaper clipping
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Mills Brothers - Article 1
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Mills Brothers - Article 2
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APA 7th Edition
The Nova Scotia Business Hall of Fame. (2021, October 5). Willett J. and Hugh O. Mills. Nova Scotia Business Laureates Digital Archive. Retrieved from: https://nslaureates.ca/laureates/willett-j-and-hugh-o-mills.

MLA 9th Edition
The Nova Scotia Business Hall of Fame. “Willett J. and Hugh O. Mills”. Nova Scotia Business Laureates Digital Archive, 5 Oct. 2021. nslaureates.ca/laureates/willett-j-and-hugh-o-mills.