The immigrant in 1887.

Description:

This is an autobiography by John W. Nordstrom, the founder of Nordstrom department stores, in which he tells the stories and adventures of his life, as well as a history of the stores. The text and pictures cover the years from his birth in 1871 to his being "close to 78 years old".

subjects: Family,  Gold,  Immigrant,  Shoes,  Stores,  Swedes

People: Carl F. Wallin,  John W. Nordstrom,  John W. Nordstrom (1871-1963)

Places: Colorado,  Seattle,  Sweden,  United States,  Yukon

Times: 1871-1949