The Wanamaker Building And Organ Philadelphia
Wanamaker's department store was the first department store in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and one of the first department stores in the United States.
The Wanamaker Building - Philadelphia, PA. ... The Wanamaker Building, completed in 1911, ...
The Wanamaker Organ:
World's Largest Organ - Wanamaker Organ (Philadelphia, PA)
One of the largest organs in the world and the largest operational organ in the world, located in Macy's Center in Philadelphia, PA. Based on number of pipes, it is the second largest organ in the world; based on number of ranks and physical mass weight, it is the largest operational musical instrument in the world, with six manuals, 463 ranks, 399 registers, with 28,677 pipes and weighs 287 tons. The organ was initially constructed by the Los Angeles Art Organ Co. in 1904, and expanded twice by the Wanamaker Organ Shop from 1914--1917, and 1924-1930.
Wanamaker Organ in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, America
Opera Company of Philadelphia Hallelujah! Random Act of Culture
-- On Saturday, October 30, 2010, the Opera Company of Philadelphia brought together over 650 choristers from 28 participating organizations to perform one of the Knight Foundation's Random Acts of Culture at Macy's in Center City Philadelphia. Accompanied by the Wanamaker Organ - the world's largest pipe organ - the OCP Chorus and throngs of singers from the community infiltrated the store as shoppers, and burst into a pop-up rendition of the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel's Messiah at 12 noon, to the delight of surprised shoppers. This event is one of 1,000 Random Acts of Culture to be funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation over the next three years. The initiative transports the classical arts out of the concert halls and opera houses and into our communities to enrich our everyday lives. To learn more about this program and view more events, visit The Opera Company thanks Macy's and the Friends of the Wanamaker Organ ( for their partnership, as well as Organ Music Director Peter Conte and Fred Haas, accompanists; OCP Chorus Master Elizabeth Braden, conductor; and Sound Engineer James R. Stemke. For a complete list of participating choirs and more information, visit This event was planned to coincide with the first day of National Opera Week.
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The Wanamaker Grand Court Organ
The Wanamaker Grand Court Organ, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is the largest operational pipe organ in the world, located within a spacious 7-story court at Macys Center City (formerly Wanamaker's department store).
The Wanamaker Grand Court Organ
The Wanamaker Grand Court Organ, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is the largest operational pipe organ in the world, located within a spacious 7-story court at Macys Center City (formerly Wanamaker's department store).
Philadelphia City Hall Tower Tour
Philadelphia City Hall Tower Tour
Philadelphia USA
A short slideshow of my trip to Philadelphia in June 2008.
The song is Philadelphia USA by the Nu Tornadoes and dates from 1958. My sisters had the 45 rpm and it was a favorite of mine when I was a little kid.
I loved Philadelphia and I am going back! Yes! For the third time this June. ;-)
Christmas Light Show at Macy’s Center City Philadelphia, PA
Macy's in City Center Philadelphia is located in the Wanamaker building, a National Historic Landmark. A Christmas tradition, 100,000 LED lights dance to the sounds of the Wanamaker Organ.
Definitely worth a visit if you have little kids.
Philly's City Hall
Philadelphia's City Hall, located at the intersection of Broad and Market Streets, the city's two major north-south and east-west arteries, is highly ornate and unbelievably beautiful. This video was shot through the window of a nearby office building.
Song: Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Part 1) by Pink Floyd.
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We Witnessed History in Philadelphia
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Pipe Organ Macys at Philly on July 4
This is a young musician playing a rendition of 'The Star Spangled Banner' at Macy's in downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This was on our trip there and occurred on July 4, 2013.
Westinghouse Traction Elevators at The Wanamaker Building/Macy*s Center City Philadelphia, PA
Filmed 7/15/17
Installed 1911 (most likely manually controlled), Possible modernized 1950s-1970s, Modernized 1990s-2000s w/ Epco Circeline
This store used to be John Wanamaker's and opened in 1911 as a 12 story store. It was John Wanamaker's from 1911-1995, Hecht's from 1995-1997, Lord & Taylor from 1997-2006, and Macy*s from 2006-present. There is a historic Wanamaker's organ in the Grand Court of the store which is still played and can be heard in this video. Macy*s only uses 3 stores for retail and I believe there was another set of elevators when it was John Wanamaker's.
(4K )Top 10 Christmas lights of Philadelphia (Part 1) Philadelphia Christmas || USA Christmas Vlog
This Vlog (This is the first part of the video) is about top 10 Christmas lights in Philadelphia. I am always excited about exploring new places and cultures. I celebrated Christmas with my husband in 2018 and visited all places featuring famous Christmas lights in and around Philadelphia. Here I documented my top 10 best lights and the experience. Hope you can plan in upcoming Christmas.
Ask me questions in the comment section if you have any query regarding the place.
1) Philadelphia Holiday Tree, City Hall
2) Dilworth Park
3) Deck the Hall Light Show
4) Christmas Village
5) The Comcast Holiday Spectacular
6) Macy's Christmas Light Show
7) Franklin Square
8) Greeby Street
9) Smedley Street
10) Miracle on South 13th Street
11) Peddler’s Village
You will find Maps with navigation as well and an idea of the places to visit. Hope you guys like it.
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I have given full address with zip code below. Hope that help.
1) Philadelphia Holiday Tree, City Hall
Location: General George McClellan, Philadelphia, PA 19107
2) Dilworth Park
Location: Dilworth Park, 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
3) Deck the Hall Light Show
Location: 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19102
4) Christmas Village
Location: Love Park, Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
5) The Comcast Holiday Spectacular
Location: Comcast Center, 1701 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19103
6) Macy's Christmas Light Show
Location: Macy's Center City, 1300 Market Street
7) Franklin Square
Location: Franklin Square, 200 N. 6th Street
8) Greeby Street
Location: 4200 Greeby Street
9) Smedley Street
Location: 2700 South Smedley Street
10) Miracle on South 13th Street
Location: 1600 S. 13th Street
11) Peddler’s Village
Location: Peddler's Village, 2400 Street Road, New Hope
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4 more free spots (no entry fee) as add-on:
1) Boathouse Row Festival of Lights
2) Rittenhouse Square Holiday Park Lighting
3) Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest
4) Jewelers' Row
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New York cathedral struggles to save the oldest US organ
The huge organ at St Patrick's Old Cathedral in New York City is the oldest one of its size in the US. But staff are concerned that the famous instrument might not make it to its 150th birthday next year. Church funds are low and there is a lot of work to be done on the organ. To celebrate the 150th birthday of the powerful instrument, they will be launching a fundraiser in order to gather money to fix it up.
Music director Jared Lamenzo, who has become as much mechanic as he is musician, shows Al Jazeera what it takes to keep the organ's pipes in tune.
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Wanamaker Organ
Wesley Parrott plays the historic Wanamaker Organ in Macy's Center City Philadelphia.
Michael Jon Bennett playing the Wanamaker Organ
Michael Jon Bennett (age 11) playing the Wanamaker Organ, Suite Gothique, Opus 25, IV. Toccata, by Leon Bollmann
The History of Philadelphia: A Journey to Rita's
A US History II Project by Genevieve Cullen, Alison Draikiwicz, Justine Liu, and Anastasia Rick
Christmastime in Pennsylvania
Take a trip with us as we visit a Christkindlmarkt at the Steel Stacks in Bethlehem, Koziar’s Christmas Village in Bernville, spend the night in Lancaster, and check out the National Christmas Center!
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