Woodward & Lothrop
Subtitle: a store worthy of the nation's capital
By: Michael J. Lisicky ; introduction by Tim Gunn
Publisher: The History Press
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Charleston, SC
Language: eng
Number of pages: 158
ISBN-13: 9781626190603
Subjects: Department stores; History; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Retailing; Woodward & Lothrop
Description: "Affectionately called &#x201C;Woodies&#x201D; by loyal Washingtonians, the beloved department store Woodward & Lothrop stood at the heart of downtown for over a century. Crowds flocked to the flagship store on the F Street shopping corridor to find better service and the season&#x2019;sfashions. The store and its employees shared in the best moments in the lives of Washingtonians, from the elaborate holiday window displays to the Wedding Service department that helped countless brides choose their china patterns.  For weary shoppers, the Bake Shop and seventh-floor Tea Room offered city favorites such as Wellesley Fudge Cupcakes and Chicken Pot Pie. Department store historian Michael J. Lisicky brings readers back to the store&#x2019;s goldenage, chronicling the enterprise that made it a retail giant and the missteps that brought the store to its much lamented closing in 1995. Through interviews with store insiders, vintage images and a selection of recipes, Lisicky reveals the magic and the memories behind Woodward & Lothrop"--

"A history of Woodward & Lothrop, a department store in Washington D.C., from its opening in 1880 to its closing in 1995"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 151-158).