Thank You for Shopping: The Golden Age of Minnesota Department Stores - Hardcover

Leebrick, Kristal

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9781681340975: Thank You for Shopping: The Golden Age of Minnesota Department Stores
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1681340976 ISBN 13: 9781681340975
Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society Press, 2018

Synopsis

Throughout the twentieth century, department stores ruled the retail landscapes of downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. More than just shopping centers, stores like Dayton's, Powers, Donaldson's, Young-Quinlan, the Emporium, and the Golden Rule were centers of social life. From the legendary Dayton's Christmas displays to celebrating a special occasion at Schuneman's River Room, the department store was a destination for generations of Minnesotans, within the Twin Cities and beyond.

In Thank You for Shopping, author Kristal Leebrick presents the history and stories behind Minnesota's great department stores, offering a lively trip back to the glory days. Abundantly illustrated with vintage photos, postcards, advertisements, and artwork, the book explores the experience of shoppers and employees alike. Readers will revel in the fun, the fashion, and the thrill of discovery these stores provided.

The book also includes a chapter dedicated to the signature dishes—with recipes, menus, and photos—of the stores' esteemed dining establishments. And looking beyond the Twin Cities, Leebrick tells of beloved, locally owned stores in Brainerd (O’Brien's), Winona (Choate's), Duluth (Freimuth's), and other Minnesota cities and towns.

Thank You for Shopping is a nostalgic trip back for anybody who remembers the service, style, and charm of Minnesota's late, great department stores.

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About the Authors

Kristal Leebrick is a writer and editor from St. Paul, Minnesota. She is the author of Dayton's: A Twin Cities Institution.

Dolores DeFore ran the Oval Room at Dayton's and later was president of Harold's clothing store in Minneapolis.

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Publisher
Minnesota Historical Society Press
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1681340976
ISBN 13 
9781681340975
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
224
Rating
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