In Chicago, before there were malls...

In Chicago, before there were malls and discount emporiums, there was Marshall Field's. interpreted in 1879 with its flagship store upon the celebrated State public way in the city's "Loop" downtown business district, the department store eventually became a regional institution known for its Frango mints and magically decorated Christmas windows.

Like old-line retailers in other cities, Field's was full-service, offering everything from mattresses and antique works to gourmet food and baby clothes. imbueed in tradition, the store had a knack for engendering loyalty: one time ...