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January Advocacy Update: Macy's Closure Draws Eyes to Wanamaker Building

The Preservation Alliance acknowledges the closure of Macy’s department store at the Wanamaker Building, a National Historic Landmark, with a deep sense of loss. Despite this moment of change, we are confident in the Wanamaker Building’s future as a cherished landmark. The Grand Court, its crown jewel, was successfully nominated to the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places by the Preservation Alliance in 2017 and is thus fully protected from demolition and inappropriate alteration.

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Our Response to Macy’s Closure at the Historic Wanamaker Building

The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia acknowledges the closure of Macy’s department store at the historic Wanamaker Building with a deep sense of loss. This marks the end of an era for a historic site that has been a cornerstone of Center City’s identity for generations. Despite this moment of change, we are confident in the Wanamaker Building’s future as a cherished landmark. The Grand Court, its crown jewel, is fully protected from demolition and inappropriate alteration by its 2017 designation on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places.

February To-Do List

Explore preservation events around Philadelphia with our monthly To-Do List!