Michael Jackson Performed Here (and many others!)
Architecture Buildings Churches, Cathedrals, Mosques, Synagogues, Temples Concerts, Music Festivals Famous People Music Pop Culture Preservation / Protection Needed Theaters
Michael Jackson Performed Here (and many others!)

This art deco theater was built in 1929. According to the Phila. Inquirer, 12/9/11, at B6, it has been a movie theater, vaudeville house, rhythm-and-blues-venue, nightclub, and church. The Inquirer goes on to say that performers who appeared here include Michael Jackson with the Jackson 5, Aretha Franklin, Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, The Mad Lads, Ray Charles, The Mighty O'Jays, the Supremes, the Intrigues and Jackie Wilson. It has fallen into disrepair but there are revitalization efforts going on to save this architectural treasure.

Publication date Jun 24, 2018
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Property ID: 134
Updated on: Apr 14, 2019

This art deco theater was built in 1929. According to the Phila. Inquirer, 12/9/11, at B6, it has been a movie theater, vaudeville house, rhythm-and-blues-venue, nightclub, and church. The Inquirer goes on to say that performers who appeared here include Michael Jackson with the Jackson 5, Aretha Franklin, Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, The Mad Lads, Ray Charles, The Mighty O'Jays, the Supremes, the Intrigues and Jackie Wilson. It has fallen into disrepair but there are revitalization efforts going on to save this architectural treasure.

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Location:
Uptown Theater , 2240 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19132, United States
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Listing Category:
Architecture Buildings Churches, Cathedrals, Mosques, Synagogues, Temples Concerts, Music Festivals Famous People Music Pop Culture Preservation / Protection Needed Theaters
Virtual / Real:
Virtual
Created Date:
06-24-2018
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plaquemaster
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