Tomorrow night I’ll be doing a presentation on the rise of the Department Store — not just a place to shop, the grand emporiums helped usher in a new independence for women at the turn of the 20th century. Hope you can stop by if you’re in the area! Elm Street Books at New Canaan Public Library 151 Main Street New Canaan, Connecticut 06840 7:00 PM

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