Famous-Barr: St. Louis Shopping at Its Finest

I grew up in St Louis during this period. The book is fabulous, brings up a lot of found memories at Famous and Barr where our family shopped. Additionally, the memories and longing I have for the decorated storefront windows and displays.!!! Such displays are but gone in our society. Used to be a very astute artistic endeavor, with great pay and career paths. Many made their artistic names this way.

I loved this book. My mom retired from Famous in 1982. She was a department manager at Northwest Plaza and was Manager of the Year at least once. Some of my favorite memories as a teenager are of shopping with my mom and my friends at Northland and Northwest Plaza. It was a very special treat when Mom and I would go shopping at the downtown store. Back in the 60s, it was a must that we dressed up in dresses and heels. We loved eating in the Tea Room. Wish I could relive those days.

Wish they had more pictures and stories and talk to actural Employees

My grandma and aunt worked there so my mother enjoyed this book

I received my copy today, one day earlier than predicted. Just leafing through brought back so many memories of Downtown St. Louis. One picture in the 1960s showes the streets packed with people, shoppers, business types, bankers, brokers and children. It was great to see life in Downtown. Buses and streetcars still crowding Olive Street. There was life. Famous people pictures, recipes from Famous food service and all sorts of black n white shots. This will be a fun book and can't wait to get into it. Light reading and great memories. The history of Famous- Barr in St. Louis.