The Royal Theater on South Street, Philadelphia
African American History Architecture Blues Music Buildings First Ever ... Jazz Music Preservation / Protection Needed Theaters
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
Neighborhood
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
Virtual / Real:
Virtual
Created Date:
06-24-2018
Created by
plaquemaster
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