Washington Square West in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Walnut Street Theatre

Photographed By Don Morfe, April 25, 2015

1. Walnut Street Theatre Marker

Inscription. Founded 1809. The oldest theater in America and the oldest playhouse in continuous use in the English-speaking world. A National Historic Landmark. Many of the greatest actors of America and Europe have appeared on stage here.

Erected 1996 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1809.

Location. 39° 56.887′ N, 75° 9.335′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Washington Square West. Marker is at the intersection of Walnut Street and South 9th Street on Walnut Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Wills Eye Hospital (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Walnut Street Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Walnut Street Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Walnut Street Theatre (within shouting

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distance of this marker); McClellan House (within shouting distance of this marker); On this block in 1957 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Musical Fund Hall 1824 (about 400 feet away); First Republican National Convention (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Also see . . .
1. Walnut Street Theatre website. (Submitted on May 4, 2015, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
2. Walnut Street Theatre - Wikipedia. (Submitted on May 4, 2015, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)

Walnut Street Theatre Marker-Far left image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, April 25, 2015

2. Walnut Street Theatre Marker-Far left

Walnut Street Theatre image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, April 25, 2015

3. Walnut Street Theatre

Photographed By Don Morfe, April 25, 2015

4. Walnut Street Theatre

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 379 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 2, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.