Monday, June 20, 2011

John Wanamaker, Philadelphia



Since 1876, John Wanamaker operated his "Grand
Depot" store in an abandoned railway station, but
in 1910, that facility was replaced with one of the
most renowned and beautiful store buildings in all
the world. The building was built in stages on the
same site as the "Grand Depot."


Focal point of the 1911 store was
the so-called Grand Court, which
rose up through the building. The
Organ and Christmas Light Show,
and famous Wanamaker Eagle
called the Grand Court home.


For Wanamaker's, Burnham's firm chose a
neo-Renaissance style reminiscent of a
rusticated Florentine palazzo.

The John Wanamaker store stretched
to Chestnut Street; its great bulk
is difficult to appreciate from Phila-
delphia's narrow streets.

Wanamakers' iconic restaurant was the "Grand Crystal
Tea Room" on the ninth floor.

"Let those who follow me continue to
build with the plumb of honor, the
level of truth, and the square of integrity,
education, courtesy and mutuality."

John Wanamaker
1300 Market Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19101


LOcust 4-2500


Read a fine  book about Wanamaker's by Michael Lisicky








Subway Market John Wanamaker Budget Store (Home Furnishings)  WanaFrost Refreshment Bar
Subway Central John Wanamaker Budget Store (Women's Apparel)
Subway Chestnut John Wanamaker Budget Store (Men's and Children's Apparel)  The Dairy Restaurant




Budget Store Gallery Central Budget Store Beauty Salon  Magazines  Post Office  John Wanamaker Budget Store (Men's Shoes)
Budget Store Gallery Chestnut  Personnel Office


One Market Isle of Man • Sweaters • Shirts • Tie Tent • Quad Shop • Shirts • Men’s Furnishings • Men’s Sportswear • Men’s Accessories • Pajamas • Robes • Men’s Shoes • Levi Shop
Grand Court Little Sport Shop • Accessories • Scarves • Blouses • Sweaters • Hosiery • Sunglasses • Millinery • Sleepwear • Entertaining Ideas • Stationery • Games • Photo Frames • Friendship Collection • Gourmet Shop
One Chestnut Chestnut West Shop • The Shoe Place • The Rainshop • Gloves • Handbags • Small Leather Goods • Watches • Clocks • Fine Jewelry • Costume Jewelry • Books • Godiva Blue Boutique • Wilke Pipe Shop • Morgan Apothecary • Flower Shop


Main Gallery Market Shoe Repair
Main Gallery Central Repair Service  Dry Cleaning
Main Gallery Chestnut Optometrist  Chiropodist  Ticket Agency  Travel Bureau


Two Market Wanalyn Dresses • Wanalyn Coats • London Fog • Misty Harbor • Women’s World • Scene Two • After 5 Shop
Two Central Shoes on Two • Designer Shoes on Two • Shoe Salon • The Shop for Pappagallo • Slippers • Casual Shoes • Aigner Shop • Sabel Shoes • Opicenter
Two Chestnut Men’s Store • Statements • Contemporary Man • London Shop • Sportswear on Two • Sweaters on Two • Slacks on Two


Three Market Contemporary on Three • Current Alternatives • Rittenhouse Sportswear • Sweaters on Three • Egyptian Hall Auditorium  The Greek Hall
Three Central Junior Aisle • Junior Dresses • Junior Sportswear • Junior Coats • Young Juniors • Mimi’s Juniors • Mimi’s Closet
Three Chestnut Rittenhouse Coats • Rittenhouse Leathers and Suedes • Rittenhouse Fur Salon • Rittenhouse Dresses • Tribout • Triboutique • Millinery • Bridal Salon • Fashion Gifts • St. Laurent/Rive Gauche


Four Market Children’s Accessories • Children’s Sleepwear • Circus • Toys • Baby Toys• Little Girlswear • Girlswear • Girl’s Accessories • Boyswear • Teenswear • Childrenswear
Four Central Cuddly Toys • Nursery Toys • Boys Sportswear • Children’s Shoes • Beauty Salon • Tourneur Salon
Four Chestnut Underfashions • Sleepwear • Nightwear • Robes • R.S.V.P. Shop • At Homewear • Loungewear • Junior Intimate Apparel • Infants


Five Market Appliances • Small Electrics • Cookware • Housewares • Haute Cuisine Shop • Cleaning Aids • Bath Shop • Fifth Course Restaurant • Trim-a-Home Shop
Five Central Linens and Domestics • Bed Linens • Bath Linens • Rugs • Fabrics • Sewing Machines • Home Free • Home Improvement Service • Personalized Glass • “Drink to me Only”
Five Chestnut China • Glassware • Bridal Gift Registry • Crystal • Waterford Glassware • Silver • New Wedgwood Shop • Blankets and Spreads


Six Market Lamps • Pillows • Curtains • Draperies • Bedspreads
Six Central Clock Shop • Williamsburg Shop • Dual Sleep • Recliners • Modern Furniture • Occasional Furniture • Accent Furniture
Six Chestnut Traditional Living Rooms • Occasional Furniture • Decor Gallery • Interior Design


Seven Market Carpeting • Area Rugs
Seven Central Wall Decor • Colonial Furniture • Occasional Furniture • Mirrors • Pictures • Poster Shop  Fine Art Gallery
Seven Chestnut Traditional Bedrooms • Bedding • Ocasional Furniture • Chairs


Eight Market Art and Hobby Shop • Toys • Games • Dolls
Eight Central Sporting Goods • Games • Garden Shop • Hardware • Pet Shop • Electronic Shop • Lego Shop
Eight Chestnut Music • Piano & Organ Gallery • Home Entertainment • Radios • Television • Records  John Wanamaker Memorial Museum


Nine Market Services • Opticenter • Cash & Credit
Nine Central Chinoiserie • Garden Club • A Touch of Glass • Gifts • Needlecraft • Luggage • Stamps & Coins • Collectibles • Gifts • Holiday Entertaining • Boxes, Boxes Boxes
Nine Chestnut The Crystal Room Restaurant  The Club Room
(2,000,000 s.f)










Wilmington, DE
Augustine Cut-Off at 18th Street
November, 1950
203,000 sq. ft.
The Ivy Room

Wynnewood
1954
Main Line Shopping Center
250,000 sq. ft.


Jenkintown
Old York Road
1958
165,000 sq. ft.
The Baederwood Room

Moorestown Mall
Moorestown, NJ
1963





King of Prussia
King of Prussia Plaza
1965
194,000 sq. ft.

Harrisburg East Mall
1969


Berkshire Mall
Reading, PA
1970
185,000 sq. ft.
The Dining Car Restaurant
Stationmaster Coffee Shop



Oxford Valley Mall
Langhorne, PA
August, 1973
166,000 sq. ft.
The Studio Restaurant - The Old Star Coffee Shop

Springfield Mall 
Springfield, PA
1975
185,000 sq. ft.
The Playhouse
The Backstage Canteen
Deptford Mall
Deptford, New Jersey
1975

Lehigh Valley
Whitehall, PA
1976
165,000 sq. ft.



Northeast Philadelphia
Roosevelt Mall
1976
300,000 s.f.

Montgomery Mall
North Wales, PA
1978



Coming in due course.


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