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History of Filene's Basement

A horse-drawn carriage was used to remove debris from the Filene's building site. William Filene opened his first department store on Washington Street in 1890. When he retired, his son Edward took over the company.
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A horse-drawn carriage was used to remove debris from the Filene's building site.

William Filene opened his first department store on Washington Street in 1890. When he retired, his son Edward took over the company.