| Younkers: The Friendly Store Contributor(s): Ingham, Vicki (Author) |
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ISBN: 1540201341 ISBN-13: 9781540201348 Publisher: History Press Library Editions OUR PRICE: $28.79 Product Type: Hardcover Published: November 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Midwest(ia,il,in,ks,mi,mn,mo,nd,ne,oh,sd,wi - Business & Economics | Industries - Retailing - Biography & Autobiography | Business |
| Physical Information: 0.44" H x 6" W x 9" (0.85 lbs) 162 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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." |
Contributor Bio(s): 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. |