Dayton's Department Store (Images of America: Minnesota)
Firestone, Mary
ISBN 10: 0738550612 ISBN 13: 9780738550619
Published by Arcadia Publishing, 2007
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Synopsis:
Dayton's department store, grand in scope and company spirit, enjoyed a century in the limelight as one of the nation's leading retailers. Its disappearance has been a challenge to the community, but it is a sign of the times, as many other urban department stores have shared the same fate. Originally called Goodfellows, the store got its start in 1902 when real estate investor and banker George Draper Dayton became a silent partner in the business. He soon took over the company but had to learn the ropes of retail as he went along since he had never intended to become a merchant. The early years were not without struggles, but Dayton's department store was nevertheless an instant hit with its daylight-filled aisles, generous return policies, and quality merchandise. The Minneapolis store became a vibrant self-contained community with a post office, newspaper, infirmary, laundry, bakery, and even a college. Daytonians worked and played together around the clock, in baseball and bowling teams, glee clubs, and orchestras. Over time, the reach of Dayton's extended far into the upper Midwest, with stores in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, including the development of the nation's first indoor mall.
About the Author: Author and freelance writer Mary Firestone is a native Minnesotan and one among a large community of Dayton's devotees who treasures the memory of the store.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Dayton's Department Store (Images of America...
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Publication Date: 2007
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: good