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Macy's
the store, the star, the story
Book • 2009
This book chronicles the evolution of Macy's from its founding by Rowland Macy to its status as the World's Largest Store.
It combines lively text, rare photographs, and colorful illustrations to highlight the people, events, trends, and traditions that shaped Macy's.
The narrative covers key moments such as the flagship store's move to Herald Square in 1902, competition with Gimbels, and the origins of the famous Thanksgiving parade and flower show.
Archival materials and detailed footnotes provide rich historical context alongside the store's development.
It combines lively text, rare photographs, and colorful illustrations to highlight the people, events, trends, and traditions that shaped Macy's.
The narrative covers key moments such as the flagship store's move to Herald Square in 1902, competition with Gimbels, and the origins of the famous Thanksgiving parade and flower show.
Archival materials and detailed footnotes provide rich historical context alongside the store's development.
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