Inside the Wanamaker Organ

Scott Kip, artist and restoration woodworker for the nonprofit Friends of the Wanamaker Organ, led me through the ladies casual wear section to an unmarked door and service elevator. Kip maintains a woodshop inside Macy's where he repairs and rebuilds parts for the century-old organ. Since its installation in 1910-11, the organ's parts have been replicated and replaced by a long line of craftsmen keeping the organ playing of which Scott Kip is the latest. (Video by Charlie Kaier)

[@bill4vids2]

Thank you for this fine video of an incredible landmark instrument!

[@brynmawr27]

A treasure from Philadelphia to the world!

[@LadyMoonstar6601]

she is definitely a work of art,, I would genuinely looooveeee to go and see the organ soooo much, its on my bucket list lol haha

[@MrRadio915]

Would love to see more. Perhaps a Netflix documentary?

[@KSL1972LLC]

Great video of the hidden side of the Wanamaker organ, and of some of the sealed off passageways back when the store was still known as Wanamaker's.

[@Chesterbarnes1]

Keep the ORGAN playing...you're doing a good job!!!

[@nessunoanomino4506]

bellissimo!

[@danielmurphy4415]

Who was playing the glockenspiel?

[@jakedarmstadter6943]

I’m guessing it’s just a recording of it playing in the background

[@jeffwhite4227]

The organist. :)