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Gilchrist Department Store
On November 12, 1948, Gilchrist celebrated the opening
of their finest suburban store in downtown Framingham on the corner of
Concord and Howard St. Gilchrists was a shiny glass and chrome, modern
deluxe store, not a favorite for the kids. Parents would have to promise
a visit to Newberries toy department across the street, in order to keep
the kids from fidgeting and complaining.
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Called "A complete department store. Everything to wear
for men, women, misses, juniors, teens, boys, girls, tots,
infants. Everything for the home. Furniture, rugs, curtains,
lamps, housewares, etc. Toys, candy, gifts, and more!"
"Features included 17 fitting rooms, air conditioned, free
parking in the rear, across the street from the bus terminal and
around the corner from the railroad station."
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When Gilchrist made the decision to open in downtown, two years before the
announcement by Suburban to build Shoppers World, it meant that
Jordan Marsh had the opportunity to anchor the coming new mall
and the 106 year history of a successful Gilchrists was going to
begin it's decline. |
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