Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Built Environment (hierarchy name)
4. Single Built Works (hierarchy name)
5. single built works (built environment)
6. [single built works by specific type]
7. [single built works by function]
8. commercial buildings
9. mercantile buildings
10. stores (built works)
11. [stores by merchandising practice]
12. department stores (buildings)

Anotations

Scope note:

Buildings housing businesses specializing in drapery and dry goods, prevalent in the early 19th century, which, contrary to standard merchandising practices of the day, kept large stocks of goods on the premises, grouping related items together in departments.