Hudson's - Detroit's Legendary Department Store (Paperback)

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.