The Glosser Bros. Department Store in Johnstown, Pennsylvania has reopened, just for you, in the pages of this one-of-a-kind nonfiction book. For the first time, the whole true story of Glosser’s has been told, on the 25th anniversary of the fabled department store’s closing. Step through the famous doors on the corner of Franklin and Locust Streets, grab a brown-and-white-striped shopping bag, and smell the roasting peanuts and cashews. You’re about to embark on a journey from the humble beginnings of Glosser Bros. to its glory days as a multimillion-dollar corporation and the thrilling battle to save it on the eve of its grand finale. Read the stories of the executives, employees, and loyal shoppers who made Glosser Bros. a legend and kept it alive in the hearts and minds of Glosser Nation. Hundreds of photos, never before gathered together in one place, will take you back in time to the places and people that made Glosser’s great. Experience the things you loved best about the classic department store, from the roasted nuts to the Shaffer twins to the Halloween windows and amazing sales. Discover secrets and surprises that have never been revealed to the general public until now. Relive the story of a lifetime in a magical tour straight out of your memories and dreams, a grand reopening of a store that never really closed in the hearts of those who loved it.
Industry Reviews
"Nostalgia all the way. Everyone who lives in or has ever lived anywhere that had a Glosser Bros., Gee Bee, Gee Bee Jr or Dollar Bargain will love this tale of immigrants who made it big and who, unlike huge companies of today (ahem) put the needs of their employees high on their list of priorities. Robert Jeschonek is a great author who took the time to get to know the former owners and employees and include many awesome photos. Well worth the price."--Becky Buchko, Johnstown Reviewer
"I really enjoyed this book. I grew up in Johnstown, and remember the strawberry ice cream sodas at Glosser's very fondly! A really nice tribute to a wonderful store!"--Janet L. Gilley, Amazon Reviewer
"Incredibly insightful of the long-lost grandeur of yesteryear's shopping mall. In-depth and lovingly written."--Kyler, Amazon Reviewer
"This book tells it like it WAS! I grew up in Johnstown, Pa. and this is exactly how I remember Glosser's. Back then we went downtown every Saturday on the bus. It was safe. We were only 12 or 13 years old and would shop all day from George's Song Shop for the latest "record," to Woolworth's to Penn Traffic to Glosser's. You could meet your friends there for lunch. Usually, lunch was a cherry Coke, a REAL cherry Coke!! The pictures make it come back to life, like it was yesterday. Thanks for taking us back to when life was simple."--J.E. Vann, Amazon Reviewer
