{"product_id":"thank-you-for-shopping-the-golden-age-of-minnesota-department-stores-9781681340975","title":"Thank You for Shopping: The Golden Age of Minnesota Department Stores","description":"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.\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kristal Leebrick\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Minnesota Historical Society Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/01\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.51lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.80h x 9.20w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781681340975\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLeebrick, Kristal:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eKristal Leebrick\u003c\/strong\u003e is a writer and editor from St. Paul, Minnesota. She is the author of \u003cem\u003eDayton's: A Twin Cities Institution\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDefore, Dolores:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eDolores DeFore\u003c\/strong\u003e ran the Oval Room at Dayton's and later was president of Harold's clothing store in Minneapolis.","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Kristal Leebrick \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47464024834205,"sku":"9781681340975","price":58.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_719a751b-244c-4208-80ea-475b3de06623.jpg?v=1764944178","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/thank-you-for-shopping-the-golden-age-of-minnesota-department-stores-9781681340975","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}