Marshall Field and Company Building

Visiting the Marshall Field & Company Building feels like stepping directly into Chicago’s history. This iconic landmark has been one of the city’s most celebrated department stores since the late 19th century. The current structure was completed in 1907 and designed by the famous Chicago architect Daniel Burnham, one of the most influential architects in American history and a key figure behind the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition. The building reflects the elegant Beaux-Arts architectural style, with grand columns, ornate detailing, and an impressive scale that was meant to create a luxurious shopping experience. Marshall Field himself was one of the most important figures in American retail. His famous motto, “Give the lady what she wants,” transformed customer service standards and helped define modern department store culture. The store was also a pioneer in many retail innovations, including creating one of the first bridal registries and developing elaborate holiday window displays, which became a beloved Chicago tradition. Inside the building, one of the most famous spaces is the Walnut Room, which opened in 1907 and is known as the oldest continuously operating department store restaurant in the United States. The elegant dining room, with its soaring ceiling, classical columns, chandeliers, and central fountain, feels timeless and sophisticated. During the holiday season, the Walnut Room becomes especially magical when it hosts its famous Christmas tree display, a tradition that has delighted visitors for more than a century. Another extraordinary feature of the building is the spectacular mosaic ceilings located in parts of the interior. These intricate Tiffany-style glass mosaics, created by artisans from the Louis Comfort Tiffany studios, showcase remarkable craftsmanship with brilliant blues, golds, and detailed patterns. Looking up at these ceilings, it’s easy to appreciate how architecture and decorative arts were combined to create a truly luxurious environment for shoppers. Throughout the building you can also notice historic architectural elements such as marble staircases, decorative moldings, and elegant arches that reflect the craftsmanship of early 20th-century design. Even after becoming part of Macy’s, the building continues to preserve the spirit and beauty of Marshall Field’s legacy. For anyone visiting Chicago, the Marshall Field & Company Building is much more than a place to shop , it is an architectural treasure and a fascinating piece of the city’s history. Take time to explore the Walnut Room, admire the mosaic ceilings, and appreciate the remarkable details that make this building such a beloved Chicago landmark. Absolutely worth visiting if you’re in Chicago.

Came here for lunch at the Walnut Room and to pick up Frango mints - loved the decorations throughout the entire store. It really felt like the high days of department stores as it was bustling with other shoppers -- especially this location is legendary and historic! Loved seeing the new 2025 Christmas tree.

Old school glamor reminiscent of the era of department store shopping. Gorgeous setting. There's even a nice restaurant, The Walnut Room with a retail museum by it. Bookstore, Starbucks, Wine Shop, Toys R Us, multitude of floors to cover. Check out the atrium, there's 2. Underground walkway with Tiffany stained glass examples, to get you to Daly Plaza to see the Picasso. We went to get out of the heat and ended up here for several hours. Enjoy it now, it's a bygone Era kinda place.

An inspiring and beautiful place in the heart of Chicago that is worth visiting. And I don't know if it's possible not to visit it, because the roads to all the central parts of the city and all the interesting places pass through there. It's really perfectly done. It's located somehow in the years so it gives a unique view and a unique feeling. I highly recommend looking for it purposefully.

Wonderful memories of my childhood seeing the beautiful holiday windows with my parents and visiting the walnut room and Santa. The Tiffany window ceiling lovely,.. but the floors, elevators, bathrooms, carpets, windows have never been kept up as when it was truly the pretty, classy, MARSHALL FIELDS AND COMPANY. 😞💚

Stunning historic building with real architectural presence. The ornate façade and classic details give it a timeless quality that stands out even among Chicago’s impressive skyline. It feels like a piece of history you can actually walk up to and appreciate, not just something you see from afar. The building carries a sense of craftsmanship and ambition that you do not get from most modern commercial architecture. Even if you are not shopping, it is worth stopping to look because it captures a moment in the city’s history and style that remains powerful today. A true Chicago icon.

the iconic Marshall fields building has kept its charm now that Macy's has taken over tip for lunch under the tree in walnut room..check for cancelations night before or day of..fyi

Favorite store in the Chicago loop. Incredible architecture inside and outside. Watch for the details. Especially the first floor and the 7th floor. Walk around and enjoy the building.then shop. 7th floor has a museum like area. November and December it's filled with holiday decorations. Smaller food court on the 7th floor. Starbucks in the lower level below the first floor. Walnut Room restaurant is amazing and serve delicious food. Yes check on reservations when you're planning your next visit. Frango chocolate is their signature chocolate although no longer made on that floor. Go to cosmetics and look up. Yes look up. Tiffany ceiling with over million pieces of glass, mother of pearl and the like. Then take elevator or escalators to the 4th and 5th floor ladies department to see it up closer. Fabulous store. You should find a great purchase for you or loved one.go to costume jewelry or lower level ladies department for a piece of fashion to add to your closet. Enjoy. Take a photo under the Clock outside as well as the Image ..under the Clock ... In the men's department. Take the photos. Have fun

Another free treasure. This historical building used to be Marshal fields and now is the Macys on State street. It's a beautiful building ... took some inside pics from different angle and perspectives. It's famous for the mosaic ceiling which is a work of art that pics can't capture ... but i tried. It's beautiful. The dome ceiling was designed by renowned glass artist Louis Comfort Tiffany (it's the largest Tiffany mosaic in existence) and crafted by a group of 50 artisans who worked atop scaffolds for over 18 months to complete the project. This work of art shimmering vaulted ceiling that covers 6,000 square feet and comprises 1.6 million pieces of iridescent glass. If you like it and are looking for more free art treasure check out the ceiling in the chicago cultural center for another gorgeous Tiffany ceiling. Love that Chicago offers so much to see and do free or for little cost. I also like looking and and looking down at the different floors. afraid of heights but it was still worth a glimpse over the railings. Also check out the restaurant .. very elegant .. i think it's the walnut room.

I'm standing here at the entrance of 111 N. State Street. I turn around there's a banner on the "Block 37" shops that says "Sweet home Chicago" and coincidentally when i'd gotten off the blue line and connected via the Pedway to the entrance downstairs, I was like "what he?.." I just discovered that they moved all the sixth floor bedding to the basement and the ladies greeted me with "welcome home!" It was weird and awesome!! It was excellent since this building is everything "home" to me. This building has so much history in my family (beyond just housing the department store of Marshall Field's...which was amazing in itself - "give the lady what she wants" - their customer service motto.) The water fountains were working when I was a kid and I'd drink from them just for fun. I loved stepping up, turning the tight silver knob, trying to balance my body while drinking that bubbling water. Shopping was boring! Riding the escalators in the central atrium was not. Then of course, there was Christmas! My mom took me and friends to the Walnut room every year where we'd sit under the Great Tree and make a wish as the princess sprinkled fairy dust over our head. That was after a meal of course and after freezing our butts off looking at the store windows outside. I loved pushung the "shoe"button in the elevator. never knew what floor it was just that there was a shoe on the elevator button. We marveled at the Tiffany ceiling (still do!) and basically building deserves every bit the Chicago landmark status that it has. Macy's is moving things around and Refurbishing some and hopefully they get the escalators in working order they been a problem now for a while. And even though the store inside the building isn't "Marshall Field & Co" anymore with its signature green bags, you can still find traces of the past. I'm glad too, at least the Christmas time history is preserved and brought to life each year. Seventh floor still has history about the great tree as well as Christmas traditions. Oh I didn't even mention the green clocks that are amazing in themselves and I'm looking at it right now remembering I'm meeting a friend at 11 ... yikes! so I'll be back to post pictures later gator.