Under the Clock

The Story of Miller & Rhoads

Earle Dunford, George Bryson

• Publisher: The History Press
• Year: 2008
• ISBN:
  9781614237884
• Topic: History
• Subtopic: North American History
• Index: History

Under the Clock documents the fascinating historical chain of department stores Miller & Rhoads through its many transformations.

Under the Clock tells the story of Miller & Rhoads, from its incarnation as a little dry goods store in 1885 through more than a century as a beloved Richmond landmark. Earle Dunford, longtime city editor for the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and George Bryson, a Miller & Rhoads veteran for thirty-nine years, usher us behind the scenes at the famous department store, sharing anecdotes they have collected from the many devoted shoppers and loyal employees who remember the good old days at Miller & Rhoads. Meet them "under the clock" to read about the famous Tea Room, Book and Author Dinners, fashion shows, Sara Sue hats, Christmastime with Santa Claus and countless other memories of a bygone era in shopping.

Table of contents

• Front Cover
• Half Title
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Dedication
• Contents
• Acknowledgements
• Chapter 1: An Overview
• Chapter 2: In the Beginning
• Chapter 3: Fiftieth Anniversary
• Chapter 4: World War II
• Chapter 5: Competition Across the Street
• Chapter 6: Almost Anything You’d Want
• Chapter 7: Yes, We Have Celebrities
• Chapter 8: “Where Christmas Is a Legend”
• Chapter 9: Beyond Sales
• Chapter 10: The Tea Room
• Chapter 11: Employee Loyalty and Customer Service
• Chapter 12: Expanding in More Ways Than One
• Chapter 13: Mergers and Closing Years
• Chapter 14: Farewell
• Epilogue
• Appendix: Tea Room Recipes
• Notes
• About the Authors