Younkers by Ingham, Vicki, author, TotalBoox, distributor; TBX, distributor instant download

Younkers by Ingham, Vicki, author, TotalBoox, distributor; TBX, distributor instant download

1 online resource, When shoppers went to Younkers, they experienced something magical. Celebrities signed autographs, chefs gave cooking demonstrations and Miss Universe discussed the latest styles in swimwear. The flagship store, a showplace in the heart of downtown Des Moines, boasted dazzling selling spaces equipped with the first escalator and air conditioner in the state. The Tea Room established a legendary reputation for its food, fashion shows and Theater Nights. A great place to work, it gave thousands of teens their first paychecks and afforded hundreds of associates a lifelong career. Join Vicki Ingham for Younkers' journey to become one of the most important department store chains in the Midwest, Vendor-supplied metadata, Intro -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- 1. Band of Brothers -- 2. A Branch in Des Moines -- 3. The Largest Store in Iowa -- 4. \"As Modern as Tomorrow\" -- 5. Supporting the Troops -- 6. Midcentury Expansion -- 7. The Younkers Tea Room -- 8. Furnishing the Iowa Home -- 9. A Full-Service Store -- 10. Iowa's Fashion Capital -- 11. Something Is Always Happening at Younkers -- 12. A Great Place to Work -- 13. Here to Do What Is Right -- 14. The End of Independence -- Notes -- Bibliography -- About the Author