FAMOUS-BARR St. Louis Shopping at Its Finest (Landmarks)
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| Rating | : | 4.19 (732 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1626196923 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-07-05 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Five Stars" according to L. as described. Stroll through time while reading this well written book. Stroll through time while reading this well written book. Shopping at Famous-Barr and stores from that era was so special as a child you were wide eyed taking in all the sights and sounds. It was an era when shopping was an event. You will be thrilled to see images of all the famous people who crossed the threshold of Famous-Barr.. "Pretty Famous and a Good Book" according to Timmy. I received my copy today, one day earlier than predicted. Just leafing through brought back so many memories of Downtown St. Louis. One picture in the 1960s showes the streets packed with people, shoppers, business types, bankers, brokers and children. It was great to see life in Downtown. Buses and streetcars still crowding Olive Street. There was life. Famous people pictures, recipes from
Customers might bump into Sophia Loren while shoe shopping or confide in Santa Claus during a visit to Toyland. May Company purchased the Famous Clothing Company in 1892 and acquired the William Barr Dry Goods Company nineteen years later. In 1914, Famous-Barr opened the doors of its iconic downtown location, treating folks across Missouri and Illinois to almost a century of spectacular window displays and legendary luncheons.. For ninety-five years, St. Louis residents counted on Famous-Barr to buy the things they used every day and to celebrate the moments that happened only once a year
Louis." . Her books include Southwest Garden, " "Benton Park West" and "Historical Home Research in the City of St. About the Author Edna Campos Gravenhorst is an author and historical researcher; this is her second career after spending twenty-five years in sales and merchandising
Edna Campos Gravenhorst is an author and historical researcher; this is her second career after spending twenty-five years in sales and merchandising. Louis." . Her books include Southwest Garden, " "Benton Park West" and "Historical Home Research in the City of St