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For over a century, the J.L. Hudsonas Department Store on Woodward Avenue was more than just a storeait was a Detroit icon and a world-class cultural treasure. At 25 stories, it was the worldas tallest department store, and was at one time home to the most exceptional offerings in shopping, dining, services, and entertainment. The store prided itself on stocking everything from grand pianos to spools of thread. In addition to departments offering fashionable clothing and home furnishings, the original Hudsonas store featured an auditorium, a circulating library, dining rooms, barber shops, a…mehr

Produktbeschreibung
For over a century, the J.L. Hudsonas Department Store on Woodward Avenue was more than just a storeait was a Detroit icon and a world-class cultural treasure. At 25 stories, it was the worldas tallest department store, and was at one time home to the most exceptional offerings in shopping, dining, services, and entertainment. The store prided itself on stocking everything from grand pianos to spools of thread. In addition to departments offering fashionable clothing and home furnishings, the original Hudsonas store featured an auditorium, a circulating library, dining rooms, barber shops, a photo studio, holiday exhibits, a magnificent place called Toytown, and the worldas largest American flag.
Autorenporträt
Utilizing many of Davis Hillmer's exquisite images, as well as those from other collections, authors Michael Hauser and Marianne Weldon have captured the glory years of Detroit's famous retail entity. Michael Hauser is marketing manager for the Detroit Opera House and was guest curator for the "Remembering Downtown Hudson's" exhibit at the Detroit Historical Museum. Marianne Weldon is an objects conservator working for the Detroit Historical Museums as their collections coordinator.