Now the couple intends to retire and make good on that original plan. In 1994, the Kellers bought and moved into the Labor Temple Building across the street on Fourth Avenue, where they have resided ever since. Instead, the store grew and in 1985 they moved downtown to become one of the original Horton Plaza tenants. 'The plan was to have the business for two years, sell it for $10,000 and travel around the world,' said Joan in the video. Drawing its name inspiration from Le Drugstore in Paris, it was designed to be a one-stop shop for travelers by bringing luggage, maps, books, travel accessories and apparel under one roof. In 1976, the newly married couple with an affinity for trotting the globe opened Le Travel Store in Pacific Beach (not to be confused with the Traveler's Depot), making it one of the first so-dubbed travel stores in the country.

Le Travel Store owners Joan and Bill Keller sent an email to San Diego-area customers Friday containing a short 'au revoir' video thanking them for '37 great years.'

A San Diego mainstay and pioneer in retail is closing its doors after 37 years.

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