Talk:John Wanamaker Store

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There's been an edit which leads one to believe the Wanamaker's flagship store location across from Philadelphia's City Hall was either vacant circa 1995-1996, or was named Hecht's in this same period. Not being from Philly or even close, all I know is what the May Company said on its website (see article sources). Is someone more knowledgeable about this and perhaps would like to make the story about this building's recent use more clear? Thanks! --avnative 12:36, September 6, 2005 (UTC)

Some Wannie's facts...

The toy department fell on the eighth floor, not only encompassing a wide variety of traditional toys, but also was home to a Monorail that would shuttle children around the building. This has recently been added to the archives of the Please Touch Museum, rumored to be moving to the old Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park and to be housing not only the Monoirail, but also such treasures as the set from Noah's Ark, a classic children's show airing on the local ABC affiliate, and one of the wooden carousels which are part of Philadelphia's history.

Regardless, points of interest that are still in the Wanamaker flagship are the pipe organ, the Great Hall, the bronze eagle, and the iconic tile floor made famous in Mannequin (if not Mannequin II).

Additionaly, Wanamaker's was named Hecht's (from my best knowledge) from 1995 until it's turnover to Lord & Taylor.

Former Locations

In the late 1970's/early 1980's, there was a Wanamaker's store at 150 Broadway in Manhattan(northeast corner of Broadway and Liberty Street). The store occupied about a quarter of the first and second floors, plus part of the basement. [User:Kjjj10|Kjjj10]] 03:56, 26 April 2007 (UTC)