Abraham and Straus Its Worth a Trip from Anywhere |
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| Author:
| Lisicky, Michael J. |
| Series title: | Landmarks Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-62585-887-0 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2017 |
| Publisher: | Arcadia Publishing
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| Imprint: | History Press, The |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $21.99 |
Book Description:
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Along with the Dodgers and Prospect Park, the Abraham & Straus department store was a legendary piece of Brooklyn's history and identity.
From Abraham Abraham's modest store of 1865, A&S developed into one of America's largest department stores, eventually becoming a charter member of the powerful Federated Department Stores Corporation in 1929. Known for unparalleled customer and employee loyalty, the stores rode a wave of demographic and economic changes....
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Along with the Dodgers and Prospect Park, the Abraham & Straus department store was a legendary piece of Brooklyn's history and identity.
From Abraham Abraham's modest store of 1865, A&S developed into one of America's largest department stores, eventually becoming a charter member of the powerful Federated Department Stores Corporation in 1929. Known for unparalleled customer and employee loyalty, the stores rode a wave of demographic and economic changes. Today, the former Fulton Street Abraham & Straus operates as a Macy's and remains one of America's last downtown department stores. Author, historian and lecturer Michael J. Lisicky chronicles the rise and fall of Brooklyn's iconic store.