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(0)Kristal Leebrick
Author
Publisher
The History Press
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Newsweek called Dayton's the 'swingingest spot in Minneapolis,' and almost anyone living in the Twin Cities during the twentieth century has an anecdote to prove it. At Dayton's, you could buy a cashmere sweater for a song during an Anniversary Sale or commission a Persian silk dress for a society wedding. You could attend an eighth-floor extravaganza like Santabear's First Christmas or catch the occasional circus. Dayton's was the job that put many...
Author
Publisher
Minnesota Historical Society Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
xvii, 204 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm
Language
English
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,...
3) Jeff Gordon
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2004
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explores the life and racing career of NASCAR Winston Cup champion Jeff Gordon.
Author
Pub. Date
2002
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Profiles the African American abolitionist from her childhood as a slave, through her freedom and change of name later in life, to her adult career as a speaker against slavery and supporter of women's rights.
