Since Forty Years Ago An Account Of The Origin And Growth Of Chicago And Its First Department Store (1915)

Since Forty Years Ago: An Account Of The Origin And Growth Of Chicago And Its First Department Store is a historical account of the city of Chicago and its first department store. Written by Forrest Crissey and originally published in 1915, the book provides a detailed look at the early days of Chicago, from its founding in the early 1800s to the turn of the 20th century. The author covers topics such as the city's early settlers, the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, and the growth of the city's economy and infrastructure. The book also focuses on the history of the city's first department store, Marshall Field's. Crissey provides a detailed account of the store's founding and growth, as well as its impact on the city's retail industry. The author also includes anecdotes and personal stories about the people involved in the store's early years, including its founder, Marshall Field, and his business partners.Overall, Since Forty Years Ago provides a fascinating look at the history of one of America's most iconic cities and its most famous department store. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Chicago or the development of the American retail industry.The Story Of Centralized Shopping Under One Roof, Its Unique Location And Events Connected With Its History.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.