Gimbels Has It!

by Michael J. Lisicky

Book Overview

Learn the exciting story of the rise and fall of Gimbels, one of America's most beloved department stores.

In 1842, Adam Gimbel opened a small storefront in Vincennes, Indiana and unknowingly set forth the groundwork for an American retail icon. His "fair trade" practices encouraged him to leave Vincennes and open up "the largest store ever" in 1887 in the city of Milwaukee. After getting his Milwaukee on firm ground, Adam Gimbel...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1609493079
• ISBN13: 9781609493073
• Release Date: July 2011
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 8.9"