Thousands packed the Macy’s in Center City Philadelphia on Saturday for a full day of concerts from the legendary Wanamaker Organ. Sunday, March 23, 2025, is that last day of business for the historic establishment.
It's an end to an era.
The Macy's in Center City Philadelphia is set to close its doors this weekend for good, and it's going out with a musical bang.
There was a special sendoff featuring the legendary Wanamaker Organ held all day on Saturday, March 22, 2025 that featured a parade of organists will perform hourly recitals.
After Macy's closes on Sunday after nearly two decades in business, the organ and grand court will remain in place. Philadelphia's Historical Commission protects them and ensures their preservation.
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Why is the Macy's closing in Center City?
A spokesperson from Macy's Inc. shared that the store, located at 1300 Market Street, is one of 66 Macy's stores that will close in 2025.
"These closures are a part of the Bold New Chapter strategy, which was announced in February 2024," the spokesperson confirmed. "This plan is designed to return the company to sustainable, profitable sales growth which includes closing approximately 150 underproductive stores over a three-year period while investing in its 350 go-forward Macy’s locations through fiscal 2026."
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The planned closures also include the Macy's at the Exton Square Mall in Exton, Pennsylvania, and the Macy's at the Logan Valley Mall in Altoona, Pennsylvania, and the Macy's at the Wyoming Valley Mall in Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania.
You can view the full list of planned closures here
The history of the Center City Macy's
In 2006, Macy’s opened in the former Philadelphia Wanamaker’s Department Store, one of the first department stores in the United States and a National Historic Landmark.
The Center City Macy's was known for its Christmas lights show during the holidays.
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