Last day of organ music at Macy’s

Photo by Jim Murphy, author of “Real Philly History, Real Fast.”

Crowds of Philadelphians gathered near the Eagle at Philadelphia’s Center City Macy’s store on March 22, 2025, to hear the last day of concerts featuring the Wanamaker Organ. The music was beautiful, and the mood sad and somber at the end of an era. That amazing organ had a great run here.