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The Arch Street Theatre, c. 1850

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]

  1. ^ Hornblow, Arthur (1919). A History of the Theatre in America. Vol. 2. Philadelphia; London: J. B. Lippincott Company. pp. 308–310.
  2. ^ Arch Street Theatre, Free Library of Philadelphia

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