Strouss': Youngstown's Dependable Store

by Thomas Welsh

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.

128 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 17, 2012

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[Joshua Nativio · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great piece of Mahoning Valley history, might be of interest to those who appreciate 20th century retail history.