Wanamaker's was an American department store chain founded in 1861 by John Wanamaker. It was one of the first department stores in the United States, and peaked at 16 locations along …

5 days ago · The Wanamaker building was packed as thousands of visitors gathered for a final look at the historic Wanamaker Light Show before it goes dark during a two-year hiatus.

Dec 17, 2025 · More than 73,000 visited Wanamakers in the first three weeks of the revived Christmas light show, for what could be its final season.

5 days ago · Thousands crowded into the gilded Grand Court of the Wanamaker Building for what could be a last chance to meet at the eagle and behold the Wanamaker Light Show.

Jul 27, 2025 · John Wanamaker died in 1922, but his legacy lingered. His name remained emblazoned on his stores for decades, and his values left a mark on American retail. While …

John Wanamaker (born July 11, 1838, Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.—died Dec. 12, 1922, Philadelphia) was a merchant and founder of one of the first American department stores. Wanamaker …

Born in Philadelphia in 1838, John Wanamaker pioneered the concept of the department store. In 1861 Wanamaker and his brother-in-law, Nathan Brown, opened Oak Hall, a men's clothing …

Nov 28, 2025 · The display features twinkling snowflakes, dancing ballerinas and more, illuminated by 100,000 LED lights and synced to festive music and narration. The show is …

John Nelson Wanamaker, born on July 11, 1838, in Philadelphia, was a pioneering American merchant and influential figure in retail history.

The Wanamaker Light Show presented by PECO is a Philadelphia holiday tradition dating back half a century, housed in the historic Wanamaker Building. The free show uses more than …