The story
The original bargain basement, where the 'Automatic Markdown' system slashed prices the longer goods sat and shoppers stripped to their underwear to grab deals.
Everything that was here
- 1909–2007
Filene's Basement (original)Store
The original bargain basement, where the 'Automatic Markdown' system slashed prices the longer goods sat and shoppers stripped to their underwear to grab deals.
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Nearby history
Jordan Marsh Company
Boston · 52 m away
The iconic Jordan Marsh flagship store dominated this corner of Boston for 115 years, housing the nation's first departm
Locke-Ober
3 Winter Place · 128 m away
Omni Parker House
60 School Street · 262 m away
Steaming Kettle (Oriental Tea Company)
63-65 Court Street, Boston, MA 02108 · 487 m away
Scollay Square
1 City Hall Plaza · 521 m away
Jacob Wirth Restaurant
31 Stuart Street · 533 m away
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