Wanamaker, Macy's and Center City

With Philadelphia Macy's closing in Center City, what happens to the Wanamaker Organ and holiday displays?
News that the Center City Macy's is closing quickly spurred questions among residents across the region; what would happen to the Eagle statue in the Grand Court?
Center City Macy’s, located in iconic Wanamaker Building, will close in March
Macy’s will close its Center City location in the historic Wanamaker Building, the company announced Thursday afternoon, as part of a wave of 66 store closures across the country. Macy’s workers were informed that the iconic location,
With Macy's closure, what will happen to the Wanamaker organ and Eagle statue?
The building's grand court, which includes the instrument and monument, is on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places and is subject to protections.
Center City Philadelphia Macy's store is closing. What's next for the Wanamaker Building?
The Macy's store on Market Street in Center City is set to close, the retailer and Philadelphia officials announced.Macy's announced a plan in December to cut 150 underperforming stores by 2026 – and on Thursday,
It’s not clear what will happen to the holiday light show when Macy’s closes
The future of the beloved Philly traditions is uncertain now that the company is closing its Center City store.
Macy's to close historic Center City Philadelphia store; see status of Oxford Valley store
Located in the historic Wanamaker Building, the Center City location is among 66 of the department stores marked for closure this year.
Center City Macy’s to close — what will happen to its historic organ?
When New York City real estate developer TF Cornerstone announced, on Thursday, the March 2025 closing of Philadelphia’s iconic Center City Macy’s store within the historic Wanamaker building, there was no real surprise.
Here’s what is (probably) coming next for the Wanamaker building
The former Wanamaker building is part of New York-based TF Cornerstone's ambitious plans for office-to-residential ...
Sixers will stay in South Philadelphia and build new arena with Comcast Spectacor
The move is a shocking reversal after the Sixers’ plans for a controversial Center City arena were approved by the city less ...
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Wanamaker’s eagle is a protected species – Macy’s closure raises questions about future of historic building
The city’s historical commission would have the final say on any modifications to the building’s Grand Court, home to the ...
Macy’s closure: Experts provide insight into new opportunities for Wanamaker building
As the stunning news that Macy’s will leave its Center City, Philadelphia location in March sinks in, amid the sorrow, some ...
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‘Blank canvas’: Entertainment, retail tenants planned to replace Macy’s at Wanamaker building
“Despite this moment of change, we are confident in the Wanamaker building’s future as a cherished landmark,” Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia Executive Director Paul Steinke ...
Macy's closing 66 'underproductive' stores. These 3 Georgia locations will close
Macy's has released a list of 66 "underproductive" stores it plans to close, three are in Georgia. More closures are expected ...