Sunday, December 11, 2011

Christmas At John Wanamaker's Philadelphia

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  1. Julien GIRARDMay 2, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    Absolutely Magnificent ! Unbelievable !

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  2. ruckstandeDecember 20, 2012 at 6:58 AM

    When did they lose the fountains?

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  3. AnonymousDecember 20, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    The Fountains were lost in 2000. Water and Electricity don't mix unfortunately. I would like them back too.

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  4. AnonymousDecember 20, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    My kids would love the Monorail!! They should bring that back.

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    1. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2016 at 10:53 AM

      The Monorail is on display now at the PHL Children's "Please Touch" Museum in Philadelphia's Fairmount park section ....

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  5. UnknownNovember 21, 2013 at 9:15 PM

    When the john wanamaker's/macy's chrismas shows starts that says CHRISTMASTIME!!!!!!!!!Merry Christmas to ALL

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  6. SandeeDecember 26, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    I grew up going to see the Wanamaker's light show every Christmas. And we always went down Santa Lane to see Santa. Plus we shopped without our parents in Santa's Workshop. It was an amazing part of Christmas for me each year. I miss that.

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  7. UnknownApril 10, 2022 at 8:19 AM

    Pleasure to have started working at Wanamakers. The best department store especially at Christmas.He was such a pioneer of retail. The Christmas Show in grand court would set off the Christmas season 💜

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  8. George Metz Old Sarge TD-124October 11, 2023 at 8:53 PM

    I well remember when TV-10 News Anchor, John Facenda narrated the "Show" - and I played golf with him at the Country Club.

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