Name: Watt & Shand: East, West, Hame's Best: Nancy C. Groff: 9781601267979: Masthof: Books
Brand: Nancy C. Groff
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Watt & Shand: East, West, Hame's Best

Nancy C. Groff

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This is the history of the Watt & Shand store that opened on March 9, 1878, at 20-22 East King Street in Lancaster, Pa. The store was an immediate success and provided domestic, foreign goods, notions, and dry goods. It became Lancaster's largest and most enterprising store. The book begins with life in Orkney, Scotland, where Peter T. Watt grew up on a farm. He emigrated to America to live out the American dream. This is not only a history of the Watt & Shand store, but also the story of Peter Watt and his family. Anniversary celebrations are depicted and stories by former employees and patrons are provided as well. (132pp. full-color illus. Author, 2022.)

I was interested in this book because I grew up in Lancaster and my mother worked at Watt & Shand for a good many years. I have fond memories of the downtown store. I think that this book could have used a good editor to improve it. Sometimes the topic seemed to get lost a bit. An editor could have improved the flow of the narrrative.

Although I appreciate the stories of the lady that wrote the book I would have liked more photographic collections. This is my adopted state and would love to see more of what I missed living in a different spot. I love the history of Lancaster County and its surrounding areas.