Isbn: 9781869403416 - going up, going down: the rise and fall of the department store: 02 (aup studies in cultural and social history, 2) (24 resultados)

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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Going Up, Going Down is a lively account of the New Zealand department store which, with its stunning photographs, reminds us of the role of a cultural icon which was also a dominant player in the urban economy. In this book Helen Laurenson revisits the variety, excitement and colourful stories of some of New Zealands large department stores, most of which have now disappeared, although many of their buildings remain as inner-city landmarks. Its chapter format echoes the rise and subsequent descent of many of those department stores, in a lift attendants announcements of the passing floors. Laurensons extensive research has uncovered many fascinating facts about individual stores like Kirkcaldie and Stains, Ballantynes and George Courts, and she also includes much of interest about the layout of the stores, the people who worked there, and the goods they sold. She charts the historical pattern from the stores beginnings to their heyday in the 1950s to their decline and more modest presence in the contemporary city. 'Fourth Floor ? Top floor ?Tearooms: going down?' Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Paperback. Condición: New. Going Up, Going Down is a lively account of the New Zealand department store which, with its stunning photographs, reminds us of the role of a cultural icon which was also a dominant player in the urban economy. In this book Helen Laurenson revisits the variety, excitement and colourful stories of some of New Zealand's large department stores, most of which have now disappeared, although many of their buildings remain as inner-city landmarks. Its chapter format echoes the rise and subsequent descent of many of those department stores, in a lift attendant's announcements of the passing floors. Laurenson's extensive research has uncovered many fascinating facts about individual stores like Kirkcaldie and Stains, Ballantynes and George Courts, and she also includes much of interest about the layout of the stores, the people who worked there, and the goods they sold. She charts the historical pattern from the stores - beginnings to their heyday in the 1950s to their decline and more modest presence in the contemporary city.…

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Paperback. Condición: New. Going Up, Going Down is a lively account of the New Zealand department store which, with its stunning photographs, reminds us of the role of a cultural icon which was also a dominant player in the urban economy. In this book Helen Laurenson revisits the variety, excitement and colourful stories of some of New Zealand's large department stores, most of which have now disappeared, although many of their buildings remain as inner-city landmarks. Its chapter format echoes the rise and subsequent descent of many of those department stores, in a lift attendant's announcements of the passing floors. Laurenson's extensive research has uncovered many fascinating facts about individual stores like Kirkcaldie and Stains, Ballantynes and George Courts, and she also includes much of interest about the layout of the stores, the people who worked there, and the goods they sold. She charts the historical pattern from the stores - beginnings to their heyday in the 1950s to their decline and more modest presence in the contemporary city.…

Softcover. Condición: Very Good. Reflecting New Zealand's distinctive and sometimes quirky history, this lively account serves as a reminder of the role New Zealand Department stores played as cultural icons until their near demise after the success of the suburban shopping mall. 100 pages.

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Condición: New. 'Fourth Floor ? Top floor ?Tearooms: going down?' Series: Studies in Social & Cultural History. Num Pages: 176 pages, 60photos. BIC Classification: 1MBN; 3JJ; HBTB; KNPR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 212 x 200 x 6. Weight in Grams: 470. . 2005. Paperback. . . . .

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Condición: New. 'Fourth Floor ? Top floor ?Tearooms: going down?' Series: Studies in Social & Cultural History. Num Pages: 176 pages, 60photos. BIC Classification: 1MBN; 3JJ; HBTB; KNPR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 212 x 200 x 6. Weight in Grams: 470. . 2005. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Going Up, Going Down is a lively account of the New Zealand department store which, with its stunning photographs, reminds us of the role of a cultural icon which was also a dominant player in the urban economy. In this book Helen Laurenson revisits the variety, excitement and colourful stories of some of New Zealands large department stores, most of which have now disappeared, although many of their buildings remain as inner-city landmarks. Its chapter format echoes the rise and subsequent descent of many of those department stores, in a lift attendants announcements of the passing floors. Laurensons extensive research has uncovered many fascinating facts about individual stores like Kirkcaldie and Stains, Ballantynes and George Courts, and she also includes much of interest about the layout of the stores, the people who worked there, and the goods they sold. She charts the historical pattern from the stores beginnings to their heyday in the 1950s to their decline and more modest presence in the contemporary city. 'Fourth Floor ? Top floor ?Tearooms: going down?' Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. …

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Going Up, Going Down is a lively account of the New Zealand department store which, with its stunning photographs, reminds us of the role of a cultural icon which was also a dominant player in the urban economy. In this book Helen Laurenson revisits the variety, excitement and colourful stories of some of New Zealands large department stores, most of which have now disappeared, although many of their buildings remain as inner-city landmarks. Its chapter format echoes the rise and subsequent descent of many of those department stores, in a lift attendants announcements of the passing floors. Laurensons extensive research has uncovered many fascinating facts about individual stores like Kirkcaldie and Stains, Ballantynes and George Courts, and she also includes much of interest about the layout of the stores, the people who worked there, and the goods they sold. She charts the historical pattern from the stores beginnings to their heyday in the 1950s to their decline and more modest presence in the contemporary city. 'Fourth Floor ? Top floor ?Tearooms: going down?' Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. …

Paperback. Condición: New. Going Up, Going Down is a lively account of the New Zealand department store which, with its stunning photographs, reminds us of the role of a cultural icon which was also a dominant player in the urban economy. In this book Helen Laurenson revisits the variety, excitement and colourful stories of some of New Zealand's large department stores, most of which have now disappeared, although many of their buildings remain as inner-city landmarks. Its chapter format echoes the rise and subsequent descent of many of those department stores, in a lift attendant's announcements of the passing floors. Laurenson's extensive research has uncovered many fascinating facts about individual stores like Kirkcaldie and Stains, Ballantynes and George Courts, and she also includes much of interest about the layout of the stores, the people who worked there, and the goods they sold. She charts the historical pattern from the stores - beginnings to their heyday in the 1950s to their decline and more modest presence in the contemporary city.…

Condición: New. Fourth Floor ? Top floor ?Tearooms: going down? &Uumlber den AutorHelen Laurenson holds a BA in English and history, and was awarded an MA with first class honors in history.KlappentextrnrnReflecting .

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Paperback. Condición: New. Going Up, Going Down is a lively account of the New Zealand department store which, with its stunning photographs, reminds us of the role of a cultural icon which was also a dominant player in the urban economy. In this book Helen Laurenson revisits the variety, excitement and colourful stories of some of New Zealand's large department stores, most of which have now disappeared, although many of their buildings remain as inner-city landmarks. Its chapter format echoes the rise and subsequent descent of many of those department stores, in a lift attendant's announcements of the passing floors. Laurenson's extensive research has uncovered many fascinating facts about individual stores like Kirkcaldie and Stains, Ballantynes and George Courts, and she also includes much of interest about the layout of the stores, the people who worked there, and the goods they sold. She charts the historical pattern from the stores - beginnings to their heyday in the 1950s to their decline and more modest presence in the contemporary city.…

Condición: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Reflecting New Zealand's distinctive and sometimes quirky history, this lively account serves as a reminder of the role New Zealand Department stores played as cultural icons until their near demise after the success of the suburban shopping mall.…