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Business Description from the Web
The Grande Dame of department stores, Marshall Field's opened its doors in 1907. Furniture, clothes, household items are all on hand... at a price. Check out its online catalog , and be sure to watch for sales!
Tips About This Business
Put your bags down and grab a bite at either 7 on State or the more upscale Walnut Room.
Editorial Reviews from the web
The Scene Occupying the building that housed the original Marshall Field's, this nationwide department store aims to continue to draw tourists and locals. While the Field's awnings have been replaced with Macy's, many of the store's popular features remain: The Walnut Room is still in operation and will house the great tree during the holidays; the holiday windows will still be...
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Posted by Contributor
on April 21, 2009, (Edited September 10, 2006)
Macy's department store took over Chicago's historic Marshall Field's emporium on Sept. 9, 2006. Macy's was founded in 1858 by Rowland Hussey Macy. With its new acquisitions opening this September, the New York retailer will have more than 800 stores in 45 states. Offerings include men's and women's casual and designer apparel, jewelry, perfume, shoes, housewares, bedding, appliances, handbags...
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Although it's now owned by a large out-of-state corporation, Chicagoans still consider Marshall Field's their "hometown" department store. The flagship store, which covers an entire block on State Street, is second in size only to Macy's in New York City. The breadth is what makes this store impressive, including a number of exclusive "miniboutiques" scattered throughout the overwhelming space:...
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Other Reviews from the web
I loved Marshall Fields and everything about it...Macy's is an ok substitute, better than the building being empty and nicer than a Carsons', but lacking the charm and class of Fields' imo
Pros
+ Helpful Staff
Cons
- Feels Generic
Posted by J99
on August 20, 2009
Purchased a bed frame in the Martha Stewart line-beautiful at first glance but salesman lied when I asked how difficult it would be to make the bed due to curved corners. No problem he said-well it is a problem-the mattress is heavy and has to be lifted every time I change the sheets.
Pros
+ Downtown
Cons
- Expensive and they lie to sell
Posted by Tellit
on August 17, 2009
I bought my dress from Macy's in Septembr of last year and I was quoted a fix amount of $250 for my alterations. I am getting married in October and I went for my first fitting last week and after standing for 1 hour and 30 minutes during my EXTENDED lunch break getting fitted, I was quoted over $700.
I have talked with the manager of the alterations department on the phone and she yelled at...
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