Part of the 2026 Winter Speaker Series
via Zoom- Link will be emailed on March 3 at 3pm. Presentation will begin at 6pm
March 3, 2026
The Evolution of an Icon - The Wanamaker Building
presented by Mark Cartella
Part of the 2026 Winter Speaker Series, Building Philadelphia via Zoom.
$10 for Members. Be sure to log in at checkout for the discounted rates.
Mark will present a series of narrated slides that will provide attendees with a detailed description of how the developers envision the historic Wanamaker building will be repurposed for an exciting mix of retail, commercial and residential uses. This talk will provide an overview of The Wanamaker Building's evolution from its rich architectural and engineering marvel, historical dedication, cultural significance, and rise and fall of American manufacturing and merchandising to its rebirth as the epitome of a modern, mixed-use building.
Mark Cartella, SVP Development & Construction Alterra Property Group. Mark oversees the execution phase of Alterra’s real estate development and capital improvement projects including all facets of the project delivery process with a focus on design and construction. Over the course of his career, Mark has successfully managed the design and construction of various building product types ranging from highly sophisticated healthcare facilities, historic preservation/adaptive reuse buildings, higher ed/K-12 institutions, office space, and multi-family/mixed used developments with an aggregate volume valued in the billions .
Complementary access available for current students and Art-Reach ACCESS card holders. Email [email protected] with valid student ID or ACCESS card to register.
The presentation link will be emailed to registrants on Tuesday, March 3 at 3pm.
All lectures will be recorded and a replay will be available to registered participants.
Image Credits: Wanamaker Building. Photograph. 1920. John Wanamaker collection. Historical Society of Pennsylvania
