The planned departure of Macy’s in Center City throws into question the fate of the Wanamaker Grand Court Organ, an enormous, historically significant instrument whose daily concerts are both a ...
In the 1920s, the organ played a role in a celebration of Black achievement. With the teaching of that history now under ...
TF Cornerstone, the landlord of the building, confirmed the news this week as talks continue about the future of the property ...
(Friends of the Wanamaker Organ, which sponsors and supports the object's preservation, said in a statement that these performances would continue until Macy's closing.) This significance earned ...
“When you walk into Macy’s or Wanamakers as it used to be, the eagle statue is the center fixture of this Grand Court on the floor and then when you look up the organ and the seven-story atrium is ...
TFC understands and respects the strong sentiment and affection the community has for Macy's beloved holiday traditions, the iconic Eagle, and the historic organ. These elements are cherished ...
The job eliminations follow a Jan. 9 announcement by Macy’s Inc. to close five department stores in Michigan as part of 66 ...
The future of the iconic Wanamaker Organ, installed in 1911, is under threat as Philadelphia's Macy's announces its closure The interior of Wanamaker Grand Court, including its organ, is protected by ...
Macy's announced a plan in December to cut 150 underperforming ... It's long been the home of the Wanamaker Organ, which retailer John Wanamaker purchased for the store in 1909.
The closure is the latest drama on a stretch of East Market Street that’s been the focus of a recent and fierce civic debate ...
Macy's said in a news release the closures are part ... and home of the historic organ. Many visited the department store during the holidays to see the Christmas Light Show and Dickens Village.