Wanamaker's: Meet Me at the Eagle
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Wanamaker's: Meet Me at the Eagle. Unmarked text. Illustrated throughout in black-and-white. (SKU: 35849). Publisher: The History Press. Date: 2010. Dust Jacket (if applicable) Binding: Paperback. Diatrope Books presents ... Wanamaker's: Meet Me at the Eagle Wanamaker's: Meet Me at the Eagle Lisicky, Michael J. Price: US $12.75 Quantity: 1 Publisher: The History Press Condition: Used: Very Good Binding: Paperback Dust Jacket (if applicable): Date: 2010 ISBN: (if applicable): 1596290080 Unmarked text. Illustrated throughout in black-and-white. Measures 6x9 inches. 157p. Notes. Philadelphia native Michael J. Lisicky takes a nostalgic journey through the history of the store, from its beginnings as a haberdashery to its growth into New York and Delaware and the final poignant closing of its doors. The name alludes to the massive bronze eagle in the Grand Court of the downtown store, where there were concerts from the world's largest pipe organ and the spectacular Christmas festivities. Includes interviews with store insiders, forgotten recipes and memories from local celebrities. (SKU: 35849) Keywords:Business, Retailing, Industry, Business, Economics, Landmarks, American Studies, Philadelphia, Cities, Urban Studies
