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Show your appreciation for a familiar New England store name with this Jordan Marsh vanity license plate. Founded in Boston in 1841, Jordan Marsh grew into a major department store whose downtown flagship and suburban branches shaped generations of shopping memories. The domed store at Shopper's World in Framingham and the seasonal Enchanted Village remain recognizable parts of its story. For collectors and former customers, this plate is a distinctive way to celebrate Boston retail history and a departed regional identity.
Founded in Boston in 1841 by Eben Dyer Jordan, Jordan Marsh began as a dry-goods business serving wholesale customers. Benjamin L. Marsh joined Jordan in 1851, and in 1861 the partners began selling directly to the public from 450 Washington Street. The business grew into a department store, expanding into nearby buildings and offering goods from around the world. Its Boston flagship later occupied a large downtown complex, while the company also opened suburban branches. The domed Jordan Marsh store at Shopper's World in Framingham opened in 1951. Hahn Department Stores acquired Jordan Marsh in 1928; Hahn became a predecessor to Allied Stores, and Jordan Marsh became part of Allied in 1935. Campeau acquired Allied in 1986 and Federated in 1988. After bankruptcy proceedings and corporate consolidation, Allied merged into Federated in 1992. The historic Washington Street flagship was demolished in 1975, and Federated converted the New England Jordan Marsh stores to Macy's in 1996. A separate Florida division, operated by Allied from 1956, became part of Burdines in 1991.
Jordan Marsh Vanity License Plate
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Show your appreciation for a familiar New England store name with this Jordan Marsh vanity license plate. Founded in Boston in 1841, Jordan Marsh grew into a major department store whose downtown flagship and suburban branches shaped generations of shopping memories. The domed store at Shopper's World in Framingham and the seasonal Enchanted Village remain recognizable parts of its story. For collectors and former customers, this plate is a distinctive way to celebrate Boston retail history and a departed regional identity.
Founded in Boston in 1841 by Eben Dyer Jordan, Jordan Marsh began as a dry-goods business serving wholesale customers. Benjamin L. Marsh joined Jordan in 1851, and in 1861 the partners began selling directly to the public from 450 Washington Street. The business grew into a department store, expanding into nearby buildings and offering goods from around the world. Its Boston flagship later occupied a large downtown complex, while the company also opened suburban branches. The domed Jordan Marsh store at Shopper's World in Framingham opened in 1951. Hahn Department Stores acquired Jordan Marsh in 1928; Hahn became a predecessor to Allied Stores, and Jordan Marsh became part of Allied in 1935. Campeau acquired Allied in 1986 and Federated in 1988. After bankruptcy proceedings and corporate consolidation, Allied merged into Federated in 1992. The historic Washington Street flagship was demolished in 1975, and Federated converted the New England Jordan Marsh stores to Macy's in 1996. A separate Florida division, operated by Allied from 1956, became part of Burdines in 1991.
| 12" × 6" | |
| Width, in | 12.00 |
| Height , in | 6.00 |
Product features
- Durable 100% aluminum construction with silver backing
- High-definition, vibrant color printing on white front
- Standard size 12" × 6" (30.5 × 15.2 cm)
- Four pre-drilled holes for easy hanging or mounting
- Assembled in the USA from globally sourced parts (mounting hardware not included)
Care instructions
- Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth