After nearly five years at its current location in downtown Wayne, The Philadelphia Print Shop is preparing for a short move — a stone’s throw to the west — into a smaller, more intimate storefront this fall.
Owner and proprietor David Mackey, who in 2020 acquired the nationally-known print and map shop established in 1982 in the historic Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia, had originally planned to transition to an online-only model. But when a longtime-favorite storefront became available, he quickly seized the opportunity.
“I’ve had my eye on this retail space for over two years,” Mackey said. “It’s got historic charm — a brick façade with an elevated tin ceiling — and offers greater visibility with prominent signage and direct storefront parking.”
The new location at 122 West Lancaster Avenue is the current home of Antiquities, Etc., a British antique shop that is closing after 22 years. The new gallery will be just steps away from the recently opened At The Table restaurant and near the White Dog Café, across from the Anthony Wayne Theater, which is undergoing a full renovation and is expected to reopen in 2026.
While the gallery will be smaller in size, Mackey believes it will offer a rich visitor experience.
“While folks will enjoy visiting the new gallery, others can view our e-commerce website, which features more than 5,000 individual items and where shoppers can browse more than 80 distinct collections of antique prints, maps, and rare books curated over the last 43 years,” he said.
Before the move, the current Wayne location will remain open through July 31, with a 50-percent-off Moving Sale underway. Online shoppers will also enjoy continued discounts throughout August. The new gallery is scheduled to open by Oct. 1.
Often referred to a Treasure Trove of History, The Philadelphia Print Shop operates on a philosophy of offering the finest collection of antique maps and prints within a rigorously researched historical context. Mackey’s collections also include historic property maps of the Main Line, as well as vintage maps of Avalon and Cape May County. To contact David Mackey or The Philadelphia Print Shop, visit the website or the Wayne gallery and view AvalonMaps.com.
