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Walnut Street Theatre

 
 
Walnut Street Theatre Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 21, 2023
1. Walnut Street Theatre Marker
Inscription. This tablet was placed on February 2, 2009 to mark the 200th anniversary of America's oldest theatre
 
Erected 2009.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, MusicEntertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is February 2, 1809.
 
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, on the right 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 The 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 line); On this block in 1957 (about 400 feet away); Robert Bogle (about 500 feet away); President Abraham Lincoln (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
 
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Walnut Street Theatre Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 21, 2023
2. Walnut Street Theatre Marker
 
 
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 51 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on April 24, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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