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Season 4 • Episode 3 • A Man of Many Ideas
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Hallmark Hall of Fame Season 4, Episode 3: A Man of Many Ideas
The story of John Nelson Wanamaker the 35th United States Postmaster General who was known for buying an abandoned railroad depot and converting it into a department story called "The Grand Depot" which was considered the first department store in Philadelphia. Watch Hallmark Hall of Fame Season 4, Episode 3 A Man of Many Ideas in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Hallmark Hall of Fame Season 4, Episode 3 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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