(RNS) — John Wanamaker saw his legendary department store — one of the first in the nation — as a pulpit, according to a new book. (RNS) — During his lifetime, John Wanamaker built two megachurches.

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The John Wanamaker Department Store was one of America’s first great temples of consumption. Opened in 1876 as Wanamaker’s Grand Depot, the store filled a former railroad freight depot at 13th and ...

A historical plaque noting the founding of Mother's Day is located in front of Philadelphia's City Hall, at Broad and Market Streets. The plaque cites the involvement of department store operator John ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about department stores; past and present. May 05, 2020, 05:30pm EDT May 05, 2020, 05:53pm EDT This article is more than 6 ...