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Although the big Store no longer graces Woodward Avenue, its legacy lives on in the hearts and minds of generations, and in the remarkable photographs that preserve its reign..
Hudson\'s Department Store earned a permanent place in Detroit\'s collective memory.
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In addition to departments offering fashionable clothing and home furnishings, the original Hudson\'s Store featured an auditorium, a circulating library, dining rooms, barber shops, a photo studio, holiday exhibits, a magnificent place called Toytown, and the world\'s largest American flag.
The Store prided itself on stocking everything from grand pianos to spools of thread.
At 25 stories, it was the world\'s tallest Department store, and was at one time home to the most exceptional offerings in shopping, dining, services, and entertainment.
Hudson\'s Department Store on Woodward Avenue was more than just a store--it was a Detroit icon and a world-class cultural treasure.
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