A landmark's employees mark down the memories

Mayor Thomas M. Menino arrived early and circulated among the crowd. He shook hands and made small talk. With a mantra tinged with sadness, he made a point of talking about his clothes. "My suit? Filene's Basement . My tie? Filene's Basement. My shirt? Filene's Basement." (Full article: 674 words)

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