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Crystal Tea Room Wanamaker Building Tickets

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About Crystal Tea Room Wanamaker Building

Situated across from City Hall in the heart of Philadelphia, the Crystal Tea Room inside the Wanamaker Building offers a grand historic ballroom experience for weddings, galas, and large corporate events. Managed by Finley Catering, this versatile venue features two main spaces — the Reception Room and the Dinner Room — with a combined capacity suitable for up to about 1,200 guests. Whether you’re planning an opulent reception or a refined seated dinner, we’ve got you covered with compatible floorplans, seating options, and trusted partners to help secure your perfect date.

Getting here is straightforward: the Wanamaker Building provides a dedicated parking garage with an entrance on Juniper Street, making event day arrivals convenient. The venue sits directly opposite City Hall, and it’s highly walkable to SEPTA stops in the City Hall and 13th Street areas for easy public transit access. If you’re staying nearby, consider hotels like Loews Philadelphia Hotel for convenient lodging. For dining and nightlife before or after your event, our recommended partner restaurants offer quality options within a short walk or ride. Note: the Crystal Tea Room remains an active event space during ongoing redevelopment of the Wanamaker Building by TF Cornerstone, so you can plan with confidence that your date is respected within the venue’s historic charm.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address and location: 100 Penn Square East, Wanamaker Building, Philadelphia, PA 19107.
  • Venue type: Large-scale banquet/event venue (historic ballroom) managed by Finley Catering.
  • Capacity/seating: up to ~1,200 total; two main spaces – Reception Room ~1,000 seats and Dinner Room ~800 seats; some sources list max capacity around 1,200.
  • Parking: Wanamaker Building has a dedicated parking garage with entrance on Juniper Street.
  • Transit: Located directly across from City Hall; highly walkable to SEPTA and public transit options (nearest stations/stops include City Hall area and 13th Street stations).
  • Nearby hotels: Loews Philadelphia Hotel is a common nearby lodging option within easy reach.
  • Notable events hosted: Weddings, galas, corporate events; public event examples include New Year’s Eve celebrations and other large gatherings.
  • Renamed/demolished: The Crystal Tea Room has not been demolished or renamed; the Wanamaker Building is undergoing redevelopment by TF Cornerstone, but the Tea Room is slated to remain an event space during construction.