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Arch Street Theatre
Former theatre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Arch Street Opera House.
The Arch Street Theatre, popularly referred to as The Arch, was one of three Philadelphia-based theaters for plays during the 19th century; the other two were the Walnut Street Theatre and the Chestnut Street Theatre.[1] The Arch Street Theatre opened on October 1, 1828, under the management of William B. Wood. The building's architect was John Haviland.[2]
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