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STORES AND SHOPPING CENTERS
1. GUMP'S
Founded in 1861 by German immigrants, this homegrown department store has one
of the largest collections in the US of fine china and crystal, selling famous names
such as Baccarat, Lalique, and Georg Jensen silver. For more designer options con-
tinue down Post Street to Crocker Galleria
135 Post St
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2. NORDSTROM
Located on the top five floors of the Westfield Center, the fashion emporium is
known as the “store in the sky.” Impeccable service, a vast selection, and a refined at-
mosphere featuring live piano music make this a very upscale shopping experience.
San Francisco Shopping Center, 865 Market St
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3. NEIMAN MARCUS
This high-end store overlooks Union Square from a plum spot once occupied by the
City of Paris building, constructed in the 1890s but torn down to build this modern
structure. Part of the original remains, however, by way of the huge stained-glass
dome. Neiman's boast is that it can get anything you might want. Lunch in the ro-
tunda is the least expensive way to experience the store.
150 Stockton St
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4. SAKS FIFTH AVENUE
For decades, the name has been synonymous with high style and this branch of the
New York mainstay is one of the best embodiments of the store's mythic elan. You'll
find just about every international designer of note here.
384 Post St
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