Industry | Retailing |
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Founded | 1852 |
Defunct | September 9, 2006 |
Fate | Acquired by Federated Department Stores, converted to Macy's |
Successor | Macy's |
Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois, |
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Marshall Field & Company (commonly known as Marshall Field's) was an upscale department store in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in the 19th century, it grew to become a large chain before Macy's, Inc, acquired it in 2005. Its founder, Marshall Field, was a pioneering retail magnate.
The company's flagship Marshall Field and Company Building on State Street in the Chicago Loop is a National Landmark for its importance in the history of retail. It was officially branded Macy's on State Street in 2006, when it became one of Macy's flagship stores.