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Welcome to Marquee Events and Catering, the exclusive hosts to the Gershon Fox Ballroom and the Mezzanine lounge. Upon entering our doors, you will experience our elegant art deco decor and refined Old Hollywood ambiance. Located in the historic landmark G. Fox building in downtown Hartford, we are in the center of it all. Creative in approach and designs, we are the perfect venue for any event – from large weddings and corporate dinners to cocktail receptions and business luncheons. Receptions large or intimate, Marquee can promise you a unique night that you will never forget.
History
The G. Fox & Co. Building is significant for its architecture and downtown Hartford history. This retail establishment, founded in 1847 by Gershon Fox, grew to become the city's largest department store in the twentieth century. Gershon’s son, Moses, hired noted New York architect, Cass Gilbert (1858-1934), to rebuild the store on a grand scale after a devastating fire. The eleven story, steel frame and masonry structure on Main Street was completed in 1918. Ornate architectural features of this Neo-Classical Revival style building include monumental Corinthian order marble columns and pilasters.