Showers Brothers Furniture Company: The Shared Fortunes of a Family, a City, and a University (Encounters: Explorations in Folklore and Ethnomusicology)

The Showers Brothers: A History of Business, Community, and Philanthropy in Bloomington, Indiana is a comprehensive and engaging account of one family's impact on a small Midwestern town.

Carrol Krause tells the story of how the Showers family's furniture company transformed Bloomington from a struggling university town to a thriving community, with detailed accounts of the business's successes and challenges.

The book also highlights the family's philanthropic efforts, which supported the growth and development of Indiana University and the town itself.

With vivid descriptions and captivating illustrations, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Bloomington or the impact of business on local communities.