The story
This Quaker-founded store's construction during the Great Depression nearly bankrupted the 60-year-old company.
Everything that was here
- 1868–2006
Strawbridge & ClothierDepartment Store
This Quaker-founded store's construction during the Great Depression nearly bankrupted the 60-year-old company.
See the map in 1869 → - 1893–1986
GimbelsDepartment Store
The first store in the world to use escalators also invented the Slinky debut and Philadelphia's original Thanksgiving parade.
See the map in 1894 → - 1893–1977
Lit BrothersDepartment Store
The block-long department store known for trimming hats free of charge positioned itself as the affordable alternative to Wanamaker's and Gimbels.
See the map in 1894 →
Nearby history
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