The Glory of Gable's

Once upon a department store, Gable's was the place to shop, eat, meet, and be seen in downtown Altoona, Pennsylvania. Now, the classic store has come back to life in the pages of this one-of-a-kind book. For the first time, the whole true story of Gable's, its leaders, its employees, and the shoppers who loved it has been told, complete with secrets and inside stories from those who knew it best. You'll never forget this trip through a century of retail history, from the store's humble beginnings to its glory days to the thrilling fight to save it from going out of business. Hundreds of rare photos and images, never before gathered in one place, will take you back to the people and moments that made Gable's great, then carry you forward to a modern-day reunion of Gable's employees and a VIP tour inside the Gable's buildings as they stand today, complete with yesterday's treasures. Discover mysteries and surprises that have never been revealed to the general public until now. Relive the story of a lifetime on a magical journey straight out of your favorite memories and dreams. If you've ever longed to return to the department store where you always felt at home, or you just crave a simpler, sweeter place where the malts are always delicious and the customer is always right, step inside. *Also available in a deluxe full-color edition.

Author: Robert Jeschonek
Publisher: Pie Press
Published: 10/17/2016
Pages: 312
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.60lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.65d
ISBN: 9780998109718

About the Author
Author and editor Robert Jeschonek grew up in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, lived for years in Altoona, and has made it his mission to keep the rich history and culture of the region alive in his writing. His books and stories include Long Live Glosser's, Christmas at Glosser's, Easter at Glosser's, Halloween at Glosser's, Death by Polka, Fear of Rain, and Penn Traffic Forever, all set in and around Johnstown and Cambria County. He's written a lot of other cool stuff, too, including Star Trek and Doctor Who fiction and Batman comics. His young adult fantasy novel, My Favorite Band Does Not Exist, won a Forward National Literature Award and was named a top ten first novel for youth by Booklist magazine. His work has been published around the world in over a hundred books, e-books, and audio books. You can find out more about them at www.piepresspublishing.com and www.thefictioneer.com or by looking up his name on Facebook, Twitter, or Google.

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