How Philadelphia’s Wanamaker organ played a role in the birth of Black History Month
In the 1920s, the organ played a role in a celebration of Black achievement. With the teaching of that history now under ...
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The Wanamaker organ has been part of a treasured holiday tradition in Philly for over 100 years − a historian explains its illustrious past and uncertain future
In 1922, a radio station in the Wanamaker’s store engineered the first successful broadcast of an organ concert. Though the annual holiday light show didn’t begin until the 1950s, Wanamaker ...
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Wanamaker's January Catalog Available for Viewing
The 2024 Wanamaker's January Sale catalog is now available for viewing at wanamakers.com. A wide range of horses are on offer with horses of racing age, open broodmares, in-foal broodmares ...
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With Macy's closure, what will happen to the Wanamaker organ and Eagle statue?
When Macy's makes its exit from the Wanamaker Building, it'll take with it racks of clothing, shoes and perfume. But two key features of the space are staying behind: the Wanamaker Grand Court ...
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With Philadelphia Macy's closing in Center City, what happens to the Wanamaker Organ and holiday displays?
And what of the storied Wanamaker Organ, which was fully built into the space in 1911? The seven-story Grand Court invites visitors' eyes up toward the organ pipes on the floors above and the ...