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Jordan Marsh: New England's Largest Store

By Anthony M. Sammarco

Book information

Publisher
Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Year
2017
ISBN
9781439663592, 2017948452, 9781467137904
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
6 MB (5849533 bytes)
Series
Landmarks
Pages
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Time added
2022-09-27 21:36:48
BUS057000BusinessHIS036100HistoryNonfictionTravelTRV032000

Description

Jordan Marsh opened its first store in 1851 on Milk Street in Boston selling assorted dry goods. Following the Civil War, the store moved to Winthrop Square and later to Washington Street between Summer and Avon Streets. The new five-story building, designed by Winslow & Wetherell, unveiled the novel concept of department shopping under one roof. It attracted shoppers by offering personal service with the adage that the customer is always right, easy credit, art exhibitions and musical performances. By the 1970s, it had become a regional New England icon and the largest department store chain in the nation. Author and historian Anthony Sammarco reveals the fascinating history of Boston's beloved Jordan Marsh.

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