Washington Square West in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Walnut Street Theatre
The Walnut Street Theatre was the site of the 1st presidential debate between
and
Governor Jimmy Carter
on September 23, 1976
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #38 Gerald R. Ford, Jr., and the Former U.S. Presidents: #39 James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr. series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is September 23, 1976.
Location. 39° 56.9′ N, 75° 9.326′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Washington Square West. Marker is on Walnut Street (County Road 3006) east of South 9th Street when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 825 Walnut St, Philadelphia PA 19107, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Walnut Street Theatre (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Walnut Street Theatre (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Walnut Street Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Wills Eye Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); McClellan House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct
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Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 55 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 24, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
