Wanamaker's Temple The Business of Religion in an Iconic Department Store |
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| Author:
| Kirk, Nicole C. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4798-2723-7 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2023 |
| Publisher: | New York University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $54.99 |
Book Description:
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How a pioneering merchant blended religion and business to create a unique American shopping experience On Christmas Eve, 1911, John Wanamaker stood in the middle of his elaborately decorated department store building in Philadelphia as shoppers milled around him picking up last minute Christmas presents. On that night, as for years to come, ......
How a pioneering merchant blended religion and business to create a unique American shopping experience On Christmas Eve, 1911, John Wanamaker stood in the middle of his elaborately decorated department store building in Philadelphia as shoppers milled around him picking up last minute Christmas presents. On that night, as for years to come, ......