
John Wanamaker Store is the real-world filming location in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania used in Mannequin (1987), Blow Out (1981) and Mannequin Two: On the Move (1991). Built in 1911, it was designed by Daniel Burnham, and is a National Historic Landmark. It is owned by TF Cornerstone.
Location: 1300 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified facts
- Appeared in Mannequin (movie, 1987) — as The fictional Prince & Company department store, where Jonathan works and the mannequin…
confidence 80/100 · 7 independent sources · SRC-5551, SRC-5552, SRC-8009, SRC-8010, SRC-8347, SRC-8348, SRC-8019 - Located in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-5553, SRC-5551, SRC-8011, SRC-8012 - Built in 1911
confidence 80/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-5553, SRC-5551, SRC-8013, SRC-8014, SRC-8349, SRC-8350 - Architectural style: Renaissance Revival
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-5553, SRC-8015, SRC-9823, SRC-9892 - Designed by Daniel Burnham
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-5553, SRC-8016, SRC-8017 - Historic designation: National Historic Landmark; National Register of Historic Places
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-5553, SRC-8014, SRC-8018, SRC-8016 - On-screen address: Prince & Company Department Store (Mannequin)
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-5551, SRC-5552, SRC-8019, SRC-8010, SRC-14590 - Appeared in Blow Out (movie, 1981)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10634, SRC-10635, SRC-14215 - Owned by TF Cornerstone (since 2025)
confidence 85/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-13875, SRC-13876, SRC-14715, SRC-14825 - Appeared in Mannequin Two: On the Move (movie, 1991)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12810, SRC-12811, SRC-12897
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10634 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/b/Blow-Out.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10635 — https://philadelphiaencyclopedia.org/essays/blow-out/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12810 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mannequin_Two:_On_the_Move (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12811 — https://catalog.afi.com/Catalog/moviedetails/58939 (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12897 — The Philadelphia Inquirer (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13875 — https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/wanamaker-building-philadelphia-apartments-tf-cornerstone/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-13876 — https://www.bisnow.com/philadelphia/news/adaptive-reuse/tf-cornerstone-owns-wanamaker-building-offic (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14215 — Wanamaker's – Wikipedia (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14590 — AFI Catalog of Feature Films — Mannequin (1987) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14715 — The Philadelphia Inquirer — How TF Cornerstone plans to turn the Wanamaker building into loft apartm (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14825 — CoStar (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-5551 — Mannequin (1987) Movie Filming Locations (The 80s Movies Rewind / fast-rewind.com) (Tier 3, press; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5552 — Why Mannequin Is the Best Movie Ever Made About Philadelphia (Philadelphia Magazine) (Tier 2, press; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5553 — John Wanamaker Store (Wikipedia) (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5853 — Friends of the Wanamaker Organ — Visitors Guide (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5854 — Metro Philadelphia — The end of Philadelphia’s historic Macy’s (Tier 2, press; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8009 — Mannequin (1987) — Filming locations (IMDb) (Tier 2, database; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8010 — Reel to Real Filming Locations: Mannequin (1987) (Tier 3, blog; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8011 — John Wanamaker Store — National Register of Historic Places / NHL Nomination (NPS) (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8012 — Department Stores — Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8013 — Wanamaker legacy: a century standing (The Philadelphia Inquirer) (Tier 2, news; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8014 — A History of Wanamaker Historical Marker (The Historical Marker Database) (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8015 — Architecture Behind Wanamaker's Department Store (E-A-A / Engineered Architectural Acoustics) (Tier 3, article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8016 — Historic Structures – John Wanamaker Store, Philadelphia Pennsylvania (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8017 — Global Philadelphia – Wanamaker Building (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8018 — The Clio — The Wanamaker Building and Organ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8019 — Wikipedia — Mannequin (1987 film) (Tier 2, secondary; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8347 — 6abc Philadelphia (WPVI) — How the mannequin from 'Mannequin' made her way to South Fellini (Tier 2, news; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8348 — PhillyVoice — East Passyunk screening of 'Mannequin' to have the actual mannequin (Tier 2, news; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8349 — Solo Real Estate — The Secret Life of Buildings: The Wanamaker Building (Tier 3, local_history_blog; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8350 — Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia — Wanamaker Organ (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9823 — Fifth Column (New York Review of Architecture) (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9892 — Sixty Years Of Holiday Cheer At Wanamaker's (Hidden City Philadelphia) (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Privately owned — not open to the public. Macy's closed the Center City store in March 2025; the Wanamaker Building and the Wanamaker Organ are currently NOT accessible to the public per the Friends of the Wanamaker Organ. The building (Daniel Burnham, 1911) is a National Historic Landmark; future public use is undetermined. Status may change - contact Friends of Wanamaker Organ for updates.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Blow Out filmed?
John Wanamaker Store, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a real-world filming location used for Blow Out. This property has also appeared on screen in Mannequin, Mannequin Two: On the Move.
Where was Mannequin filmed?
John Wanamaker Store, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a real-world filming location used for Mannequin. This property has also appeared on screen in Blow Out, Mannequin Two: On the Move.
Where was Mannequin Two: On the Move filmed?
John Wanamaker Store, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a real-world filming location used for Mannequin Two: On the Move. This property has also appeared on screen in Blow Out, Mannequin.
Can you visit John Wanamaker Store?
John Wanamaker Store is a private residence and is not open to the public. Please respect the owners' privacy and do not trespass.
Who designed John Wanamaker Store?
John Wanamaker Store was designed by Daniel Burnham.
Where is John Wanamaker Store located?
John Wanamaker Store is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.