Step right on to Main Street at any point in history, and be immersed in the wonder and unique flavor of life in your town, or any town in America. Penned by local experts, each Images of America book weaves the history of a community in stories and rare photos, from its beginnings to today. Every place tells a story...

When the first department store opened in 1825, it opened up shopping possibilities that had never been seen by the American public. For the first time, Americans could shop for items like clothing, dry goods, and beauty products, all in one place. But despite their popularity, today many department stores struggle against online shopping and the modern economy, and several stores have been lost. Our Department Store series helps recover these forgotten stores, and celebrate their shopping legacy!