Marshall, Field Store
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Marshall, Field Store
This Chicago store, with fronts on State, Washington, Randolph and Wabash streets, claims to be the largest retail mercantile store in the world
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Chicago Claims Department Fronts Largest Marshall Mercantile Randolph Retail Store Stores Wabash Washington
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This historic photograph captures the grandeur of Marshall Field's Store in Chicago, a retail landmark that once held the title of the largest mercantile store in the world. Built between 1914 and 1916, the store's imposing facade spanned the blocks fronting State, Washington, Randolph, and Wabash streets. The architectural design was a marvel of its time, featuring Beaux-Arts architecture with ornate details and large display windows. The store's impressive size and scale reflected the growing economic power of Chicago during the early 20th century. With its four fronts, Marshall Field's offered an expansive shopping experience, showcasing a wide range of goods from clothing and home furnishings to groceries and specialty items. The store's reputation for quality and customer service attracted shoppers from all over the city and beyond. This photograph, taken circa 1920, provides a glimpse into the past of this iconic Chicago institution. The image captures the bustling activity on the streets surrounding the store, with people going about their daily business and shoppers making their way into the store's welcoming entrance. The photograph also highlights the store's historic location, with the ornate details of the building standing out against the backdrop of the city's urban landscape. Today, Marshall Field's Store continues to be an important part of Chicago's history, serving as a reminder of the city's rich retail heritage. The building has undergone various transformations over the years, but the legacy of this iconic store lives on, inspiring awe and admiration from generations of shoppers and Chicagoans alike.
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