My hometown.
So many childhood memories of getting fancied up to go shopping downtown.
Marshal Fields just had to be seen to be understood—marble everywhere, generous use of gold and glass without being gaudy..
And, the city, along with the merchants in the Loop, knew how to do Christmas. As a child, of course, it was pure magic.
I’m a writer, so the main library downtown was paradise. Like most authors, I’m a voracious reader. The library itself was magnificent, it seemed huge to me back then. And very special.
The riding school I went to was next door to Lincoln Park. It was in the early stages of becoming off-limits. But, it’s a beautiful park. The area did gentrify, thankfully. I hope it holds together.
Look what they have done to my city.
Very sad.
I can just picture the sights and sounds.
I’m thankful I was able to visit (and, shop!!), in the city/Magnificent Mile, long before the current downturna and destruction.
What fun memories I have of that city.
Nothing, compared to your childhood memories....but, good memories, just the same.
And, the people were very friendly, unlike the cold glares, from NYCers.
Ping to my Post #86. :(
When I was a kid, we went to the Loop for Christmas every year.
We would visit Santa at Marshall Fields. They had a whole floor with kid’s toys. (Pre-Toys R Us.) 1000 island dressing to die for.
“Look what they have done to my city.”
I know what you mean. That city was good to my family, until it wasn’t.