Walt Maguire

BSR Contributor Since May 5, 2025

Walt Maguire (he/him) is a freelance writer in Germantown.

Walt Maguire (he/him) is a freelance writer in Germantown. He's written on issues in Northwest Philadelphia, plus reviews, essays, and some fiction.

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View from the ground floor of the grand multi-story hall of Macy’s, crowded with people listening to the organ.

Could the Wanamaker Building become a hub for Philly’s 250th anniversary events?

Let’s meet at the Eagle for the Semiquincentennial
When plans got underway for Philly’s celebration of America’s 250th birthday, organizers didn’t know that the beautiful and historic Wanamaker Building would go empty with the closure of Macy’s. Walt Maguire asks if 2026 events could fill it up.

Walt Maguire

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