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Edward, also known as EA, and Lincoln Filene were sons of German immigrants. Their father owned a store in Salem, Massachusetts. This store, which sold goods and women's clothes, moved in 1890 to a five-story building in Boston. In 1912, Filene's moved to its current home on Washington Street. Needless to say it has expanded over the years!
The brothers were obviously astute businessmen. It has been written that they made major advances in ways to merchandise items. They were visionaries before their time. It was EA's idea in 1909 to open the bargain basement. This basement operates on an automatic basis. Prices are slashed and slashed until the item is given away to charity if not sold.