Enchanted Village at Jordan's Furniture Avon, MA
The Spirit of Boston’s Holidays
Throughout the 1960s and into the 1970s, Jordan Marsh displayed the Enchanted Village in its Downtown Crossing store. The heart-warming display quickly became an integral part of New England’s seasonal celebrations. Until 1972, when Jordan Marsh closed the display, a trip to The Village was a traditional event.
A Tradition in Jeopardy
The Enchanted Village remained closed from 1972 until its rebirth in 1990. Then, in 1998, when Macy’s purchased Jordan Marsh, the Village was sold to the City of Boston for a City Hall Plaza display. In 2003, a lack of funding forced the Village to move to the Hynes Convention Center. By 2006, Boston stopped displaying The Village altogether. In 2009, the Village was put up for auction.
So glad that Jordan's Furniture rescued this great village and tradition. I remember when it was onthe top floor of Jordan Marsh in Boston. Many fond memories of going there. Always one of the the Christmas traditions.
Just one of the many nearby Christmas traditions and a half hour away. This one was created in 1958.
http://jordans.com/About%20Us/Store%20Locations/Avon/The%20Enchanted%20Village.aspx
http://www.boston.com/business/ticker/2010/11/enchanted_villa.html
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