Philadelphians flock to Macy's to hear the Wanamaker Organ play before it closes Sunday

History column: The end of Philadelphia’s historic Macy’s – Metro Philadelphia

This weekend ,  thousands of area residents and visitors packed into the Center City Macy’s for yet another chapter in the deep history of 1300 Market Street and Wanamaker’s in Center City Philadelphia. The visit was the last chance for Philadelphia shoppers to frequent this Center City Macy’s , which has been open in that location since 2006. Before the site of Wanamaker’s at 13th and Market Streets was chosen by John Wanamaker in 1875 to be th…

‘Bittersweet’ Wanamaker Organ concert marks the end of an era

“This will be the last day we hear the instrument in the space that it was designed for,” one visitor said.

Philadelphians flock to Macy's to hear the Wanamaker Organ play before it closes Sunday

Many people flocked to the Center City Macy's Saturday to say goodbye and hear the sounds of the famous Wanamaker Organ.

Cornerstone of American Retail Took a Staggering Financial Hit, Historic Location Shuttered in Attempt to Save the Store

As an era ends in Philadelphia, it will go out amid the thunder and grace of a musical instrument that has entertained shoppers for more than a century. The Macy’s […] The post Cornerstone of American Retail Took a Staggering Financial Hit, Historic Location Shuttered in Attempt to Save the Store appeared first on The Western Journal.

Iconic chain closing flagship store in hours - 150 still on chopping block

AN ICONIC chain is closing its flagship store in just hours – and 150 more locations are still on the chopping block. In yet another retail sector slaughter, the company fell victim to declining sales and the rise of online competiton. AlamyAn iconic chain is closing its flagship store in just hours – and 150 more locations are still on the chopping block[/caption] Macy’s announced that it will be closing down its location in Center City, Philad…

Shoppers saying farewell to the landmark Macy's store in Center City Philadelphia

While many try to find great bargains, most of the people are taking pictures with the famous eagle and listening to the organ play.