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History of Sears, Roebuck & Co

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Long before there was Amazon, there was Sears, Roebuck and Company- where you could purchase any products or service available on the face of the earth at fabulously low prices. Just how did this retail icon influence architecture, commerce, merchandise, lifestyle, and popular culture? Come and explore the rich fascinating history of the World's Largest Store (WLS) from its humble beginning in 1886 to the present, as presented by Barbara Barrett.

Barbara will be presenting in the library, please join us in the library!