John+Wanamaker

John Wamaker Born: 1838 in Philadelphia Died: December 12, 1922 Biography Quotes
 * He was the father of the department store.
 * He wanted to make a place where people could come and shop in a relaxed enviroment with excellent service.
 * He started out his carrer by opening a men's clothing store called Oak Hall.
 * Then, he bought an old P.A railroad depot and turned it into Wanamakers, which was a multipurpose clothing and specialties store.
 * He also was the first to have a copyrighted store advertisment.
 * He then expaned the P.A. store to include 150 foot high grand court with the world's second largest organ.
 * He was able to expand so well because when he said was true. He always come through with his promises now matter what.
 * Becausee of his religious beliefs, he never advertised on Sundays.
 * He then sold his building in downtown Philadelphia to Macy's;however, the building is still called the Wanamaker's building today.
 * " When a customer enters my store, forget me. He is king.”
 * “It's easy to work for somebody else; all you have to do is show up.”

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 * 2) America Past and Present 8th edition by Divine, Breen, Fredrickson, Williams, Gross. Brands.
 * 3) Book: John Wanamaker-Philadelphia Merchant by Herbert Ershkowitz