Marshall Field's Wholesale Store
| Industry | Wholesale retail |
|---|---|
| Founded | 20 June 1887 |
| Founder | Marshall Field |
| Defunct | 1930 |
| Headquarters | Chicago , United States |
| Products | Wholesale goods |
Marshall Field's Wholesale Store, also known as the Marshall Field's Warehouse Store, was a prominent seven-story structure situated in Chicago, Illinois. This building was the work of architect Henry Hobson Richardson.[1] Established to serve the wholesale operations of the department store bearing Field's name, it officially commenced operations on June 20, 1887.[2] The building occupied an entire city block bordered by Quincy, Franklin, Adams, and Wells Streets, in close proximity to the site of the Chicago Board of Trade Building.
Architecture
Commissioned in 1885 by the prominent merchant Marshall Field, the building showcases the distinctive style of H. H. Richardson, who is celebrated for pioneering the Romanesque revival aesthetic, specifically termed Richardsonian Romanesque. This structure exemplifies Richardson's skill in applying this architectural approach to a contemporary commercial setting. Internally, the building's framework combined wood and iron supports, while its exterior featured rusticated stonework that evoked the look of an Italian Romanesque palazzo. The façade was characterized by expansive Romanesque arches framing the windows, creating an illusion of four stories; however, the building actually contained seven floors plus a basement below ground level. These large arches permitted slimmer structural elements between them, allowing for increased window area compared to windows embedded directly within solid masonry.
After the inauguration of the Merchandise Mart—then recognized as the largest building worldwide—Marshall Field and Company ceased operations in this location in 1930, consolidating all wholesale activities under one roof. Later that same year, the wholesale store was demolished.
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