Formerly Strawbridge & Clothier
I passed by the old Strawbridge's buliding last week and snapped this photo of the old lettering which used to be drilled into the stone (granite?) outside the gargantuan building on 8/Market Sts. The stained stone has the same markings along side several entrance/exits along the Market St side of the building.
While the old Strawbridge's is no longer, it ain't going anywhere.
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October 20th, 2006 @ 2:27 pm
You know, it's funny, I walked by there last Friday, and paused for a minute to look at the ghosts of those letters. I wished I had had my camera with me and made a mental note to try to grab a picture sometime. Thanks for taking care of it for me!
Word is that Boscov's is in talks to go into that space.
October 20th, 2006 @ 8:42 pm
As long as they keep the christmas light show I'm fine with whoever's there.
October 21st, 2006 @ 10:57 pm
I heard that about Boscov's as well. Hope that comes to pass.
I'm sorry, but the selection at Macy's in the old Wanamaker's bldg lacks depth, at least for men's clothes.
October 21st, 2006 @ 11:06 pm
Im still waiting on this Disney Mega center that was suppose to be here 7 yrs ago. What happen to that, also the big mall that was going to be on the pier????
October 27th, 2006 @ 10:42 am
Everytime I think of Strawbridge & Clothier,I become sad, angry, and annoyed. Our old loyal department store is gone, and I still don't know why.
April 7th, 2008 @ 1:21 pm
anyone with any information on a student in Strawbridge and Clothier Junior School in 1912 by the name of either William Henry F. Porter or Henry F. Porter, and or H. W. Burtelle any information will be useful Thank You.