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| Mike Tuggle posted
Looking north on State Street from Washington in 1902.
On the northeast corner is the previous Marshall Field & Co. Brad Cornelius The current building (from 1907) certainly makes a statement... but this previous one was far prettier, in my opinion. |
When I started this blog, I was thinking more about railroads, canals, and smokestack industries. But I'm learning in terms of number of employees, size of buildings, and number of buildings; retail is a big industry.
In addition to these pictures of their flagship retail store in the Chicago Loop, Marshal Field built the Merchandise Mart as a "wholesale store."
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| Brad Cornelius posted Marshall Field's fleet of delivery wagons in 1897. Despite how orderly and efficient this looks It's easy to imagine the noises and smells weren't quite as pleasant. |
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| MWRD posted A view looking north at the intersection of State and Washington Streets on July 9, 1916. Darryl Chiostri: On the top of the building across from Fields and further north, there is a sign which appears to be advertising “Edelweiss Beer”, brewed in Chicago by the Schoenhofer Brewery. From its appearance, it might have been illuminated at night. Charles Lough: “Meet Me Under The Clock” Jim Wynne: Photo was taken at 7:40 AM on a Sunday. |
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| US City Views posted A view of Marshall Field & Company at State and Washington Streets in Chicago (1972) In 1972, Marshall Field & Company’s flagship store at the corner of State and Washington Streets in Chicago stood as a symbol of retail elegance and luxury. The iconic department store, with its Beaux-Arts architecture and famous Tiffany ceiling, was a premier shopping destination, known for its high-quality merchandise and exceptional customer service. By the early 1970s, the store had become a beloved institution, attracting shoppers from across the city and beyond. The building's grand façade and interior spaces reflected Chicago’s status as a major retail hub, and Marshall Field's continued to play a central role in the city's commercial life. |
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| John P Keating Jr posted Marshal Field's on State Street 2006 [When I first saw this photo, I wondered what is the big deal about a corner of the building. Then I realized it was the name "Marshall Field." The store is now owned by Macy.] |
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| Richard Pitchford posted Helen Sarros operates the new pneumatic tube cash collecting system at Marshall Fields, 1947. These tubes were used to send cash from the sales floor to this location (most likely in the basement), then back to the cashier with change and a receipt. Historic Photographs posted The Pneumatic Tube Room at department store Marshal Fields in Chicago, IL. Tubes whisks transaction in 90 seconds, 1947. |
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| Sheila Kirby posted |
When our girls were young, taking them to see the windows, buy some mints, and eat in the Walnut Room with the big Christmas Tree was always a treat for the family. The windows had animated displays so that when you started at one end they told a story.
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| Richard Pitchford posted
Looking east on Washington from State, 1890, Chicago. Marshall Field’s is on the left.
Ryerson and Burnham Archives, Art Institute of Chicago.
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| Sheila Kirby posted [The tree in the upper-left corner confirms the atrium has been decorated for the Holiday Season.] |
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| US City Views posted Inside Marshall Field’s Chicago at Christmas time (1978) In 1978, the interior of Marshall Field's during the Christmas season was a sight to behold, filled with festive decorations, holiday displays, and the famous Frango Mints. The store's lavish holiday windows and the towering Great Tree in the Walnut Room were annual traditions that drew crowds of visitors, creating a magical atmosphere for holiday shopping. The interior of the store, with its ornate design and bustling activity, embodied the spirit of the season, making it a cherished destination for Chicagoans of all ages. Christmas at Marshall Field's was more than just a shopping experience; it was a beloved holiday ritual that created lasting memories for generations. |
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| US City Views posted Marshal Fields Chicago during the Holidays (1941) |
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Bolet Babu posted Looking straight down into Marshall Field’s back in the day. Loved this place and it’s Christmas window decorations. Seafoodsta posted Daring to look straight down in the original Marshall Fields |
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| Tim Murphy commented on Seafoodsta's post straight back up! |
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| John Enos commented on Seafoodsta's post Walnut Room at Christmastime [Seeing the windows and eating in the Walnut Room was a tradition for use when the kids were young.] |
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| Pam Munsell commented on Seafoodsta's post And looking straight up at the Tiffany tiled ceiling. So beautiful! |
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| Scott Rothschild commented on Seafoodsta's post The other direction |
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| Debbie Coe commented on Seafoodsta's post So sad......and now this. All the class and charm of Marshal Fields is gone. |
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| David Holmes commented on Seafoodsta's post Here's the opposite view: |
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Marshall Field River Warehouse
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| Jeff Nichols posted Chicago River, view from Taylor, 1909. Pitt. Tom McGrath Looking north. Grand central station/terminal is on the right. Victor StLawrence Yup. And Marshall Field warehouse on the left. [The curve in the river reminds one that 1909 was before the river was straightened. Note the coal smoke haze. You can barely see that the Polk Street bridge just this side of the MF warehouse is in the up position. I'm surprised how few boats are on the river.] |
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| Mike Franklin comment |
4000 Diversity Avenue Warehouse
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Early 20th Century
I spotted at least two buildings in this map.
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| David Daruszka commented on Jeff's posting |
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| David Daruszka commented on Jeff's posting |
Before the Fire
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| Historic Chicago posted The original Marshall Field Department Store (then called the Field and Leiter Store) at the corner of State and Washington (1868) |
I was born in Chicago in 1942. We lived in Austin at 5659 W Race St. at the corner of Race and Waller Avenue. My mother was a big fan of the Chicago Loop and we used to take the "El" (electric elevated train) to the Loop regularly. Riding on wicker seats on the rocking, swaying cars was an adventure in itself. We would spend much time in the wonderful world of Marshall Fields. The toy dept. was amazing. Every dept. was amazing tome. We would eat at the fabulous Forum Cafeteria or get a giant stuffed baked potato at Hardings. Other dept store we would explore were Goldblatts, The Fair, and Wiebolts. Morrow's Nut Shops fans exhausted the smell of roasting nuts out to the sidewalk and it was heady perfume indeed. Sadly, theLoop became seedy and rundown and unsafe eventually. The magic is gone now forever.
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