Washing Machines and Wannamaker’s
One hundred years ago today … Wannamaker’s was advertising a new device, the electric washing machine.
New York Tribune, 24 Mar. 1920, p. 22. Newspapers.com.
Wannakmaker’s was a Philadelphia department store with a second branch in New York on Broadway, with a buildings between 9th and 10th and 10th and 11th.
Broadway and West 9th Street, looking north, April 24, 1920. Wannamaker’s comprised the two building on the right (east) side of the street. In the background is Grace Church. Arthur Hosking, photographer. Museum of the City of New York.