Lost Department Stores of Sharon, Pennsylvania
Lost Department Stores of Sharon, Pennsylvania
Lost Department Stores of Sharon, Pennsylvania by Taylor Galaska (232 pages, paperback, 6 x 9")
“Lost Department Stores of Sharon, Pennsylvania” is a heart-felt, memory-rich narrative about the Shenango Valley’s downtown and its beloved stores and how shopping has changed. From glamourous window displays to the bustling aisles, these once-vibrant stores were a staple of the community. Christmas time was always a delight for all ages. For those interested in the region’s history, “Lost Department Stores of Sharon, Pennsylvania” offers a memory-rich account of the valley’s shopping scene. See full description and details below.
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Relive the Heyday of Downtown Sharon Shopping!
At the height of its steel-powered glory, Sharon, Pennsylvania, wasn’t just a manufacturing hub—it was a shopping destination. Step back into the heart of the Shenango Valley, where bustling downtown streets once echoed with the footsteps of eager shoppers and the windows of grand department stores dazzled with holiday displays. The names alone—The Sharon Store, Whitmer-Smith’s, Reyer’s, and C. H. Yeager & Company—conjure a comforting memory of sophisticated style and lost glamour. As the local economy began to collapse in the 1970s due to plant shutdowns and the ensuing population decline, shoppers shifted to suburban plazas and indoor shopping malls. Through rare photographs, vintage advertisements, and firsthand memories, this book captures a vibrant past now faded, yet never forgotten. Author and historian Taylor Galaska presents a heartfelt tribute to the stores that shaped the shopping experiences of generations, a reminder of a time when downtown Sharon was a vibrant commercial hub, and a reflection of the enduring spirit of a city that continues to evolve.
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Taylor Galaska, President of the Board of Directors of the Sharon Historical Society, is a Sharon, Pennsylvania, native. He has served on the Board of Directors since 2014 when he joined at the age of 15. A graduate of Westminster College in New Wilmington, where he earned a bachelor’s in marketing and professional sales, Galaska’s true passion has always been local history. He can usually be found searching for his next historical project or spending time with family. This is his sixth book with Shenango Heritage Press.
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Pages: 232
Publisher: Sharon Historical Society
Imprint: Shenango Heritage Press
Series: The Landmark Series
Publication Date: 13th November 2025
State: Pennsylvania
Trim Size: 6 x 9 in
ISBN: 9798988979449
Format: Paperback
BISACs:
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Corporate & Business History
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Consumer Behavior
TRAVEL / Special Interest / Shopping
ARCHITECTURE / Buildings / Public, Commercial & Industrial
HISTORY / United States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA)
