Clevelands Department Stores
Originating as simple one or two room storefront operations, Cleveland s department stores grew as population and industry in the region boomed throughout the late 19th century and the first half of the 20th They moved into ever larger and elaborate structures in an attempt to woo the shopping dollars of blue collar and genteel Clevelanders alike Stores such as Halle s, Higbee s, May Company, Bailey Company, Sterling Lindner Davis, and others both competed with and complemented one another, all the while leaving an indelible mark on the culture of northeast Ohio and beyond From the humble origins of Halle s horse drawn delivery wagons and the elaborate design of Higbee s on Public Square to Christmas favorites like Mr Jingeling and the massive Christmas tree at Sterling Lindner Davis it is all here in crisp, black and white images, many of which have not been seen in print for decades. Best Read [ Clevelands Department Stores ] author [ Christopher Faircloth ] – kino-fada.fr Brought back many good memories and gave great insight on the whole rise and fall of department stores and malls.This won t be everyone s cup of tea but for anyone who s from the area or loves the nostalgia of a time when people wouldn t think of leaving the house without a hat, check it out Spare on the narration and teeming with photographs from horse drawn delivery wagons to the really horrible fashions of the 70 s and 80 s You ll go from the he...This made me a little sad because I m old enough to remember some of the stores when they were still open, or at least when the buildings were still standing Very nostalgic a great collection of photos.
- English
- 13 June 2018 Christopher Faircloth
- Paperback
- 128 pages
- 0738560766
- Christopher Faircloth
- Clevelands Department Stores