December 2004
My parents and I decided to visit Center City Philadelphia at Christmas. The main reason for going was to see the light show at Lord & Taylor. It dates back decades to when the store was Wanamaker’s. It's a real Philadelphia tradition. We also went to another Philadelphia institution, Reading Terminal Market for lunch. Nothing puts you in the Christmas spirit more than a Christmas visit to the city.
The organ in the Grand Court at Lord & Taylor in the Wanamaker Building
The Christmas light show at Lord & Taylor in the Wanamaker Building
The finale of the Lord & Taylor light show in the Wanamaker Building
The famous Wanamaker eagle resides in the Grand Court
An antique sled in the lobby of the Wanamaker Building
Philadelphia City Hall
Philadelphia City Hall (the green risers are for the 2005 Mummer's Parade on New Year's Day.)
The huge Christmas tree of the Center City Ritz-Carlton Hotel
Termini Brothers is a Philadelphia institution. They're famous for their cannoli.
Enjoying lunch at Reading Terminal Market with my parents
Reading Terminal Market is a place like no other
The Reading Terminal Market is a great place for lunch
The historic Wanamaker Building is now home to the Lord & Taylor department store
My father has always wanted a giant vase like this for our house. No, I'm not kidding.
The historic Wanamaker Building is now home to the Lord & Taylor department store