Saturday, October 31, 2026

Question: The famous bronze eagle and giant pipe organ inside Philadelphia’s Wanamaker Building were both originally made for what event?

Answer: The 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. John Wanamaker bought both for his Philadelphia store, and it took 13 freight cars to ship the organ from St. Louis. The bronze eagle became such a popular meeting spot that “Meet me at the Eagle” turned into a Philadelphia catchphrase.