Historian Leslie Goddard traces Marshall Field?s department store from the beginning as a dry good store in 1852 into a world-class fashion and service trendsetter and tourist destination.
For more than 150 years, Marshall Field and Co. reigned as Chicago's leading department store. Learn about the history of Marshall Field’s department store from 1852 to its demise in 2006. Photos, ads, postcards, and memorabilia trace the store's cherished traditions - the Walnut Room, the legendary window displays, and, of course, Frango Mints.
Leslie Goddard, Ph.D., is an award-winning actress and scholar who has been portraying famous women and presenting history lectures for more than ten years.
She holds a Ph.D. from Northwestern University specializing in U.S. history and American Studies as well as master's degrees in both theater and museum studies. A former museum director, she is the author of two books on Chicago history and currently works full-time as a historical interpreter, author, and public speaker.
AGE GROUP: | Adult |
EVENT TYPE: | Genealogy | Entertainment & Culture |
TAGS: | Newsletter-Adult-Seasonal | History |
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