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William Penn Annex East in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Siegmund Lubin

(1851-1923)

 
 
Siegmund Lubin Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Don Morfe, March 23, 2015
1. Siegmund Lubin Marker
Inscription. A motion picture pioneer, famed as the first movie mogul. In optical shop here in 1897, began his empire of six studios in five states. His technical genius and marketing skill did much to popularize the medium. Bankrupt by 1916; died in obscurity.
 
Erected 1994 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.
 
Location. 39° 57.028′ N, 75° 9.221′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in William Penn Annex East. Marker is on South 8th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1727 S 8th St, Philadelphia PA 19106, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Robert Cornelius (here, next to this marker); W.C. Fields (1880 - 1946) (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 8th & Market (about 300 feet away); Thomas Jefferson (about 300 feet away); Philadelphia Flower Show (about 400 feet away); Declaration House (about 400 feet away); The Graff House (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Declaration House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
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Siegmund Lubin Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 5, 2022
2. Siegmund Lubin Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 382 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos:   1. submitted on March 27, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland.   2. submitted on February 10, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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