Schuster's and Gimbels by Paul Geenen

Schuster's and Gimbels by Paul Geenen

Love to shop? The residents of Milwaukee, Wisconsin were lucky to have Schuster's and Gimbels, a part of Milwaukee culture.

For well over a century, Milwaukee shoppers have had Gimbels or Schuster's on the brain. Even if they didn't crave sewing notions or prize-winning apple pies, they were watching holiday parades wind by, tuning in for Billie the Brownie's radio updates or losing themselves in front of one of the fabulous window displays. Not only were they magical places to shop but also wonderful places to work, creating the kind of community where a kid might come in to work the Christmas rush and stay for twenty-five years. Enjoy this loving trip through the history of these beloved stores, from their arrival in Milwaukee in the 1880s through the 1962 merger and beyond.

Geenen, Paul H.: - Paul H. Geenen is a community activist in Milwaukee who, after hearing some of the stories told by people who lived through the Milwaukee Bronzeville era, believes these stories should be kept and shared through the photographs collected in this book. Each page gives a glimpse into that special time and place in Milwaukee that ended mid-century with urban renewal and the construction of a freeway through its heart.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781609493899
ISBN 10	1609493893
Title	Schuster's and Gimbels
Author	Paul Geenen
Series	Landmarks Ser
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	The History Press
Year published	2012-11-06
Number of pages	112
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.