#71 Saks Fifth Avenue

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#71 Saks Fifth Avenue

FromThe Bowery Boys: New York City History

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Dec 5, 2008

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A podcast that's "very Saks Fifth Avenue," we get to the origins of the famous upscale retailer, follow its path from Washington D.C. to Heralds Square and then to "the most expensive street in the world," and tell you a little about a glamorous milliner named Tatiana.
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Dec 5, 2008

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New York City history is America's history. It's the hometown of the world, and most people know the city's familiar landmarks, buildings and streets. Why not look a little closer and have fun while doing it?

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