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Wanamaker's
Logo: John Wanamaker, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3
American department store chain
Wanamaker's was an American department store chain founded in 1861 by John Wanamaker. It was one of the first department stores in the United States, and peaked at 16 locations throughout the Philadelphia metropolitan area in the 20th century.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
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Wanamaker's was an American department store chain founded in 1861 by John Wanamaker. It was one of the first department stores in the United States, and peaked at 16 locations throughout the Philadelphia metropolitan area in the 20th century.2
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- WikipediaWanamaker's
- WikidataQ134000817
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- 1WikidataWanamaker's on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaWanamaker's on Wikipedia
- 3Wikimedia CommonsWanamaker's logo by John Wanamaker, Public domain
- 4Wikimedia CommonsWanamaker's photo by Fred Cherrygarden, CC BY-SA 4.0