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The south anchor store opened as a John Wanamaker and was rebranded by Hecht's and Strawbridge's before receiving its Boscov's brand, in August 2002. A Wanamaker Eagle statue, which stood in front of the lower level entrance, was removed during the Hecht's conversion, in late 1995. It was donated to the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, in Kempton, Pennsylvania.
Photo from www.labelscar.com / "Caldor"