The Royal Theater on South Street, Philadelphia
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The Royal Theater on South Street, Philadelphia
This 1200-seat theater was built in 1919 and operated until 1970. Pearl Bailey, Fats Waller, Bessie Smith, and Cab Calloway played there. It is in bad shape today, and preservationists worry about whether it will be saved.
| Publication date | Jun 24, 2018 |
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Property ID: 133
Updated on: Aug 29, 2022
This 1200-seat theater was built in 1919 and operated until 1970. Pearl Bailey, Fats Waller, Bessie Smith, and Cab Calloway played there. It is in bad shape today, and preservationists worry about whether it will be saved.
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Location:
The Royal Theater , 1524 South Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19146, United States
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Listing Category:
African American History Architecture Blues Music Buildings First Ever ... Jazz Music Preservation / Protection Needed Theaters
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Created Date:
06-24-2018
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Comments : Only the facade of the old Royal Theater was preserved as it became apartments, houses, restaurant and bar. There are criminal charges pending involving bribery pertaining to its rezoning. See the Philadelphia Inquirer, 3/27/22, at p. B4.
Date : 2022-04-03