Filene's Department Store
Filene's Department Store, Historic department store in Downtown Crossing, Boston, United States.
The eight-story Beaux-Arts department store building features limestone and terra cotta facades with large display windows along Washington Street.
Designed by architect Daniel Burnham and completed in 1912, the building served as the flagship location for William Filene's retail enterprise until 2006.
The store introduced progressive employment practices including minimum wage scales for female workers, health clinics, and employee credit unions in the early 1900s.
The renovated structure now houses retail spaces including Primark's first U.S. store, plus offices for advertising agencies on the upper floors.
The building's automatic markdown system in its basement section influenced modern retail pricing strategies across the United States.
Location: Boston
Inception: 1911
Architects: Daniel Burnham
Architectural style: Beaux-Arts
GPS coordinates: 42.35549,-71.06023
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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