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.
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.
A Local
Custom Continues
Jordan’s Furniture purchased the surviving pieces of the Enchanted Village
at
auction in May of 2009 and restored the vintage collection to its former glory. The Village
is
on permanent display here in Avon, and is open for all to enjoy during the holiday season.
Whether you’re reliving your youth or starting a new family tradition, Jordan’s hopes your
holidays are as enchanting as the Enchanted Village.
Are you from a group or organization that would like to visit the
Enchanted
Village? Please email [email protected] to inquire about further details. Please
allow 24–48 hours for us to reply. Also please note currently we are not able to accommodate
birthday parties and events of this nature.