A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words

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LEGEND:
square = PERSON WITH SIGN
cluster = PERSON HOLDING BALLOONS
double cluster = PERSON HOLDING DOUBLY HIGH CLUSTER

WHAT WOULD YOU THINK OF A VERY VISUAL PROTEST MESSAGE BEING SENT THIS SEPTEMBER?
This scenario requires only 24 people to man assigned posts around the entire block. The 4 (four) people on the corners would face outward on a diagonal. All others would stand along the street side, facing the street, but back far enough that they would not fall into traffic. They should be lined up straight like members of a marching band and serious (not angry) like the guards at Buckingham Palace. This is called ACTING and will lend to a very classy, theatrical and MEMORABLE performance by Field’s Fans Chicago. Continued below, after you've seen some pictures that may give you a better idea of how it might look...
For more added effect, replace one center group with the 1890’s ladies, holding signs (reminiscent of the suffrage movement), or incorporate 1890s ladies into all four center groups. One last idea: those holding balloons could also hold a Marshall Field’s box or bag, filled with stuffing to give cubic dimension to the box or bag. If possible, balloons and signs for these 24 people could be attached to long dowels or sticks of some kind (as tall or taller than the person) so they can actually rest the dowels on the sidewalk and merely be balancing the prop rather than tiring their arms by trying to hold the balloons or signs up for a long time.
NOTES:

A fresh new slogan: We Want Marshall Field’s WE MEAN BUSINESS
or the inverse:
WE MEAN BUSINESS We Want Marshall Field’s

A fresh new approach and appearance: every person is dressed in BUSINESS ATTIRE (except in the case of the 1890’s ladies)

The color and number of the balloons would grab the eyes. The BUSINESS ATTIRE would create a VISUAL THEME. (Briefcases add a nice touch, BTW.) The form and orderliness of those holding signs and balloons would be impressive. The “around the entire block” formation would increase the exposure by 300% (even more if someone decides to take an aerial photo). This would be more than “just another Field’s rally.” It would be a SPECTACLE and I’m sure it would grab the media’s attention, even the attention of those abroad. No caterwauling or megaphones necessary.

A picture is worth a thousand words.

How Deep Is Your Love For Marshall Field's?

Boycott Bloomingdale's too!
There is a growing number of consumers calling for the return of Marshall Field's. While I have tried to refrain from mentioning the usurper - macy*s - and focus on the fineness of Field's, I must plainly say that action often speaks louder than words. In this case, I personally exhort you to take action which can effectively work toward the return of Marshall Field's. Please join FieldsFansChicago.org members and others who know that two of the most important steps you can take to effect change in this matter are to:

BOYCOTT MACY'S AND BLOOMINGDALE'S.

While Bloomingdale's is not as obvious as being owned by Macy's Group, Inc., it indeed is. To shop at Bloomingdale's while boycotting Macy's stores is to effectively support Macy's in their contemptuous, greedy, and disrespectful practices. Indeed, many fine stores have succumbed to Macy's; Burdine's in Florida, Lazarus in Ohio, The Bon Marche in Washington, Foley's in Texas, Filene's in Massachusetts, Kaufmann's in Pennsylvania, Meier & Frank in Oregon - and the list goes on and on. Certainly the most uproar has taken place in Chicago, Illinois due to Macy's eradication of the world-renowned Marshall Field & Company while Macy's incredibly sees fit to have commandeered the many fine traditions established by Marshall Field & Company and to act as if they (Macy's) had been providing these all along.

So I'll say it again. And perhaps AGAIN. And even one MORE time:

BOYCOTT MACY'S. BOYCOTT BLOOMINGDALE'S. BOYCOTT MACY'S. BOYCOTT BLOOMINGDALE'S.

LET'S DO ALL WE CAN TO BRING BACK THE ULTIMATE DEPARTMENT STORE: MARSHALL FIELD'S

Remember to boycott Macy's and Bloomingdale's.

Marshall Field's Has Loyal Fans

The idea for this website was inspired by two very excellent websites. The first is FieldsFansChicago.org which was born of necessity due to the grassroots movement of multiple thousands who protested Macy's move to disregard 150 years worth of Chicago history, business and culture by removing Marshall Field's name, quality, and reputation from the Chicago market and elsewhere in the Midwest. At the same time, Macy's has usurped the many fine traditions established by Marshall Field's, acting as if they instead were the originators of such fine traditions.

Field's Fans Chicago has made a definite impact and has also served as a model of inspiration to other businesses and communities. If you haven't already, please visit FieldsFansChicago.org
It's definitely worth the trip.


Darrid.com is another wonderful website dedicated to the ultimate department store, Marshall Field's. With many excellently crafted slideshows, Darrid.com takes you on a fascinating journey of all that made Marshall Field's so special; from the beautiful window displays that 111 N. State Street was known for to the delectable culinary creations of Field's many fine restaurants. There is so much more in store for you when you visit Darrid.com!