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Marshall Field & Company, Chicago - Main Retail Store. The Merchandise Mart
Marshall Field & Company, Chicago - Main Retail Store. The Merchandise Mart, a night scene of the largest building in the world, housing the display rooms of several hundred manufacturers and wholesale concerns, including Marshall Field & Co. Date: circa 1930s
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Chicago Main Mart Merchandise Retail Store
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1. Title: A Night at the Merchandise Mart: Marshall Field & Company's Majestic Main Retail Store, Chicago (circa 1930s) 2. Caption: Step back in time to the Roaring Twenties and experience a night at Chicago's iconic Merchandise Mart, home to Marshall Field & Company's main retail store. This evocative photograph, captured in the 1930s, showcases the grandeur and allure of this architectural marvel, which was then the largest building in the world. The Merchandise Mart, a sprawling, Beaux-Arts structure, housed the display rooms of several hundred manufacturers and wholesale concerns. Among them was the esteemed Marshall Field & Company, a Chicago institution that had long been synonymous with luxury and innovation. As the sun set and the city lights began to twinkle, the Mart transformed into a bustling hub of commerce and creativity. This image captures the enchanting scene as the exterior of Marshall Field & Company's main retail store is bathed in the soft glow of the evening. The storefront, adorned with elegant Art Deco detailing, beckons shoppers with its promise of exquisite merchandise and unparalleled customer service. Inside, the atmosphere was no less captivating, with opulent displays and knowledgeable sales associates catering to the every whim of the discerning clientele. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, when the Merchandise Mart was the epitome of modernity and sophistication. As you explore the intricacies of this image, allow yourself to be transported back to a time when shopping was an art form, and the magic of the Mart was unrivaled. 3. Keywords: Marshall Field & Company, Chicago, Main Retail Store, Merchandise Mart, 1930s, 30s, 1960s, Thirties, Architecture, Art Deco, Shopping, Chicago Landmarks, Retail History, Night Scene.
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