Woodward & Lothrop : a store worthy of the nation's capital Michael J. Lisicky ; introduction by Tim Gunn

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lisicky, Michael J.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Woodward & Lothrop.

Department stores--Washington (D.C.)--History.

Department stores.

Physical Description:

158 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm .

Place of Publication:

Charleston, SC : The History Press, 2013.

Summary:

"Affectionately called "Woodies" by loyal Washingtonians, the beloved department store Woodward & Lothrop stood at the heart of downtown for over a century. Crowds flocked to the flagship store on the F Street shopping corridor to find better service and the season'sfashions. The store and its employees shared in the best moments in the lives of Washingtonians, from the elaborate holiday window displays to the Wedding Service department that helped countless brides choose their china patterns. For weary shoppers, the Bake Shop and seventh-floor Tea Room offered city favorites such as Wellesley Fudge Cupcakes and Chicken Pot Pie. Department store historian Michael J. Lisicky brings readers back to the store's goldenage, chronicling the enterprise that made it a retail giant and the missteps that brought the store to its much lamented closing in 1995. Through interviews with store insiders, vintage images and a selection of recipes, Lisicky reveals the magic and the memories behind Woodward & Lothrop"-- Provided by publisher.

"A history of Woodward & Lothrop, a department store in Washington D.C., from its opening in 1880 to its closing in 1995"-- Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 151-158).

ISBN:

9781626190603 (pbk.)

1626190607 (pbk.)

OCLC:

855581035

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