{"product_id":"thank-you-for-shopping-the-golden-age-of-minnesota-department-stores-hardcover","title":"Thank You for Shopping: The Golden Age of Minnesota Department Stores - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKristal Leebrick\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDolores Defore\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThank You for Shopping\u003c\/em\u003e, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThank You for Shopping\u003c\/em\u003e is a nostalgic trip back for anybody who remembers the service, style, and charm of Minnesota's late, great department stores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 10.8 x 9.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 01, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51978548117805,"sku":"9781681340975","price":34.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/cDQzQU0wUEZuTzM4ajYwWG9HYk9kUT09.webp?v=1775805747","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/thank-you-for-shopping-the-golden-age-of-minnesota-department-stores-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}