The Great Clocks
Chicago’s downtown Loop is always bustling as tourists hop from store to store and locals in business attire rush to their meetings and appointments. But whether it’s crunch time or the time of their lives, they all look to one of Chicago’s historical landmarks to help them keep time.
The first Great Clock at Marshall Field’s Macy’s State Street store was installed on November 26, 1897. At that time, the clock was a symbol of elegance and prosperity. Mr. Field wanted this great clock to serve as a guide for all Chicagoans, attracting them to his store. The flagship store was …read more
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