Younkers: The Friendly Store - Hardcover
by Vicki Ingham
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Languages:EnglishPublisher:History Press Library EditionsISBN-13:9781540201348ISBN-10:1540201341UPC:9781540201348Book Category:History, Business & Economics, Biography & AutobiographyBook Subcategory:United States, Industries, BusinessBook Topic:State & Local, RetailingSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.44 inchesWeight:0.85Product ID:SCQKCN4YTX
When shoppers went to Younkers, they experienced something magical. Celebrities signed autographs, chefs gave cooking demonstrations and Miss Universe discussed the latest styles in swimwear. The flagship store, a showplace in the heart of downtown Des Moines, boasted dazzling selling spaces equipped with the first escalator and air conditioner in the state. The Tea Room established a legendary reputation for its food, fashion shows and Theater Nights. A great place to work, it gave thousands of teens their first paychecks and afforded hundreds of associates a lifelong career. Join Vicki Ingham for Younkers journey to become one of the most important department store chains in the Midwest."
Languages:EnglishPublisher:History Press Library EditionsISBN-13:9781540201348ISBN-10:1540201341UPC:9781540201348Book Category:History, Business & Economics, Biography & AutobiographyBook Subcategory:United States, Industries, BusinessBook Topic:State & Local, RetailingSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.44 inchesWeight:0.85Product ID:SCQKCN4YTX
Ingham, Vicki: - Now a freelance writer, Vicki Ingham spent nearly thirty years in book and magazine publishing as a staff editor and writer. She is a member of Preservation Iowa, the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Des Moines Art Center.
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