Founded in 1852 as a dry goods business, Marshall Field's introduced its cherished holiday windows in 1897 with an enthralling toy display, a concept dreamed up by the store's official visual display manager, Arthur Frasier. (And, of course, that toy window in "A Christmas Story.")
During World War II, the Field's design team began theming the windws starting with Clement Moore's "A Visit from St. Nicholas," so that they would tell a story as visitors strolled down State Street, from window to window.
Today, Macy's (who bought Field's) continues the tradition of holiday windows at the State Street store.
And, of course, there are all the decorations in the store, the Walnut Room and the giant Christmas tree.
--CootWindow
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