Our KC Modern friends Joe and Michele, have written a book detailing the story of Harzfeld's Department Stores. Today, February 25 at 6:00 will be a Reception and at 6:30 a presentation on the history of the beloved Harzfeld stores...In 1891, Siegmund Harzfeld and the Parisian Cloak Company introduced fashion to Kansas City residents by opening Harzfeld's specialty store. Joe and Michelle detail this story through photographs and memorabilia, personal narratives and interviews, and historical knowledge in their book "Harzfeld's: A Brief History. The Boeckholts are graphic designers in Kansas City. They can be found enjoying local history, popular culture and visual arts or exploring antique shops, flea markets and other collectible outlets.The event is at the National Archives at Kansas City, 400 Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO.
RSVP at kansascity.educate@nara.gov or 816-268-8010.