| Famous-Barr: St. Louis Shopping at Its Finest Contributor(s): Gravenhorst, Edna Campos (Author) |
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ISBN: 1540211576 ISBN-13: 9781540211576 Publisher: History Press Library Editions OUR PRICE: $28.79 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2014 |
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| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Midwest(ia,il,in,ks,mi,mn,mo,nd,ne,oh,sd,wi - Business & Economics | Industries - Retailing - Business & Economics | Corporate & Business History - General |
| Physical Information: 0.44" H x 6" W x 9" (0.85 lbs) 162 pages |
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| Publisher Description: For ninety-five years, St. Louis residents counted on Famous-Barr to buy the things they used every day and to celebrate the moments that happened only once a year. Customers might bump into Sophia Loren while shoe shopping or confide in Santa Claus during a visit to Toyland. May Company purchased the Famous Clothing Company in 1892 and acquired the William Barr Dry Goods Company nineteen years later. In 1914, Famous-Barr opened the doors of its iconic downtown location, treating folks across Missouri and Illinois to almost a century of spectacular window displays and legendary luncheons. |
Contributor Bio(s): Gravenhorst, Edna Campos: - Edna Campos Gravenhorst is an author and historical researcher; this is her second career after spending twenty-five years in sales and merchandising. Her books include Southwest Garden, " "Benton Park West" and "Historical Home Research in the City of St. Louis." |