Wanamaker’s Christmas Light Show in Philadelphia, which began in 1956, became a beloved holiday tradition that drew crowds from across the city and beyond. Held at the grand Wanamaker Department Store (later known as Macy’s after its acquisition), the show featured a dazzling display of lights, music, and animated figures. The highlight was a 100-foot-tall Christmas tree adorned with thousands of lights, and the show would often include a mix of holiday-themed scenes and a synchronized light-and

The watering hole at Wanamakers | Photos of Lehigh Valley

The Wanamaker Kempton & Southern RR runs to Wanamakers and stops at the depot behind Wanamakers General Store. | Photos of Lehigh Valley

What will happen to the Wanamaker Grand Court Organ? Thank you for the OSP shoutout, Anita Roman! Sounds like Krystal Ortiz should stop by Organ Stop Pizza during the holidays! | Organ Stop Pizza

A fun historical Philly stop- Who loved John Wanamakers? The Wanamaker Grand Court Organ, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is the largest fully functioning pipe organ in the world, based on the number of playing pipes, the number of ranks and its weight. The Wanamaker Organ is located within a spacious 7-story Grand Court at the John Wanamaker Store (originally Wanamaker’s and most recently Macy’s) and was played twice a day Monday through Saturday. The organ was featured at several specia