Marshall Field & Co. Store Photo from the Library of Congress collection Who was the architect? When was it built? What are some of its features? Where is it located? What are some of its traditions?   Show me a map! Go to a Marshall Field's website         Who was the architect? The main architect was Henry Hobson Richardson. Henry Hobson Richardson was a well respected architect in Chicago . Return To Top         When was it built? The Marshall Field Store started construction in 1882 and wasn't finished until 1907. It was built in four stages. Return To Top         What are some of its features? The Marshall Field Store is famous for both of the clocks that stick out onto the street and for its Christmas decorations. There is a famous saying: "Meet me under the clock," which almost all Chicagoans know. Return To Top         Where is it located? The Marshall Field Store is located at Wabash, Washington, State, and Randolph streets. The main entrances are on State Street. Return To Top         What are some of its traditions? The Marshall Field Store has Christmas decorations in their display windows each December. They have a new theme every year; 1999's was How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Return To Top    BUILDINGS | ARCHITECTS | BASICS | GAMES | LINKS | BIBLIOGRAPHY | ABOUT US | EMAIL | HOME