Macy’s
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The Rise and Fall of Philadelphia’s Great Department Stores
There was a time when going downtown in Philadelphia meant something special. Long before online shopping and suburban malls transformed American retail, Market Street was…
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Philadelphia Historical Commission Greenlights Reuse Plan for Wanamaker’s Grand Court
The Philadelphia Historical Commission recently approved the first steps of the planned reuse of the Wanamaker Building’s Grand Court, writes Kimberly Haas for Hidden City.…
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Apartments, Swimming Pool, and Redeveloped Retail Space Planned for Historic Wanamaker Building
TF Cornerstone, the owner of the Wanamaker building, is seeking to transform the historic property into residential space while redesigning the first three floors that…
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Wanamaker Christmas Light Show, Dickens Village Return for 2025 Holiday Season
Two long-time holiday traditions — the Wanamaker Christmas Light Show and Dickens Village — have officially returned for the 2025 holiday season, writes Cherise Lynch…
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Springfield Mall in Distress? Owners Miss Loan Repayment
PREIT and Simon Properties Group, owners of the Springfield Mall, did not pay off their loan for the mall ahead of its maturity date last…
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MSC Launches Marketing Push for Reimagined Retail Space in Wanamaker Building
MSC has begun its marketing effort to promote 300,000 square feet of reimagined retail space within the historic Wanamaker Building to prospective tenants, writes Paul…
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Philadelphia Plans to Bring Back Christmas Light Show, Dickens Village This Holiday Season
During a “Christmas in July” press conference inside the Wanamaker Building on Friday, July 25, the Philadelphia Visitor Center announced that it plans to bring…
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TF Cornerstone, Now Sole Owner of Historic Wanamaker Building, Reveals Conversion Plans
New York City real estate developer TF Cornerstone has officially solidified its full ownership of the historic Wanamaker Building in Center City, writes Noah Zucker…
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What Could Become of the Wanamaker Building Under New Ownership? Here is An Idea
After negotiations with Philadelphia-based Rubenstein Partners are complete, the iconic Wanamaker building will fully belong to Manhattan-based real estate company, TF Cornerstone, writes Jake Blumgart…
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Fusion Gym Project at Former Macy’s in Neshaminy Mall Canceled
A plan to transform the shuttered Macy’s at Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem into a Fusion Gym has fallen through, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks…
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Center City Undergoing $1.2B in Real Estate Development Activity, New Report Provides Breakdown
Center City District has released its latest Center City Real Estate Development Report, which provides an overview of the $1.2 billion in development activity taking…
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Weekend Wanderer: The Lipstick
“I need,” Willie texted me in early February, “lipstick. Can you take me to the store? Also, is my birthday the 17th or 18th? Listen…
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All-Day Concert Series This Saturday Marks End of Wanamaker Organ’s Macy’s Era
This Saturday, March 22, a series of hourly recitals by a lineup of organists will mark the end of the Macy’s era for the Wanamaker…
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Closing of Center City Macy’s Raises Questions About Fate of Wanamaker Organ
The Macy’s store at 1300 Market Street in Center City is slated to close, raising questions about the future of the Wanamaker Organ that is…
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Aritzia Brings Luxury Fashion Brand to Center City As It Opens First Philadelphia Store
Luxury fashion company Aritzia has opened its first Philadelphia location on the 1700 block of Walnut Street in Center City, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice.…











































