Flower Show at Macy's State Street

The first floor of Macy's has been turned into a garden, filled with live flowers, green leafy plants, and flowering trees. The "Towers of Flowers" display runs through April 10, 2011. Free 20-minute guided tours of the flower installations are available Fridays to Sundays at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1:30 p.m.

Beautiful displays with flowers dominate the first floor of Macy's.

Most of the flower displays are placed  in and around the fragrance and makeup aisles.

Live budding trees are surrounded by flowers and greenery

Diners in the Walnut Room enjoy a meal amidst the flowers.

Another view of the Walnut room

You can go on a free guided tour of the flower and plant displays though April 10, 2011.

Fire at Macy's State Street: False Alarm

Fire crews responded to reports of smoke billowing from Macy's on State St., but determined that it was exhaust coming from the stores restaurant level and not smoke or fire. What was thought to be smoke was seen coming out of store windows at approximately 12:45 p.m. There were no injuries reported.

Firefighters respond to report or smoke at Macy's on State St.

The landmark store at 111 N. State St. had a similar incident in 2007. On December 18, someone mistook steam for smoke.

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