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History of the Wanamaker Pipe Organ at Macy’s Department Store

December 6, 2018 by Robert Jan Dukarm

The Wanamaker Pipe Organ is located in Macy’s Department Store in Philadelphia. It is one of the largest instruments in the world with 6 manuals (keyboards) and 28,750 pipes. Here is a short video about the history of this massive instrument. Enjoy!

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