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More than two decades have passed since Youngstown lost its beloved Strouss' Department Store. But Youngstowners can still taste those incomparable chocolate malts, see the dramatic view from the store's mezzanine and feel the excitement of the annual Thanksgiving Day parade.
The story of Strouss' kept pace with the powerful trends that defined Youngstown as a whole. This was especially true during the boom years of the early twentieth century, when the store was the shopping hub in a community known as America's Ruhr Valley."
But the city changed, and Strouss' changed with it. In this unprecedented historical narrative, Welsh and Geltz dig deep into Strouss' past to uncover a dramatic story that will surprise--and delight--Youngstowners of all ages."

"This is the first photo-chronical book of Tbilisi at the turn of the century. The city intrigued everybody by its sparkling picturesqueness, manifested both in outlook and mode of life. The earliest photos of the city date back to the 1850's. They tell us of the streets, squares, houses, that no longer exist. They bring to life important events in the life of the town, show representatives of various social strata, acquaint us with Tbilisi at the "folklore level", its bazaar, trade and artisans' shops. Included also is the public life and culture of Tbilisi. Text and captions in Georgian, Russian, and English."