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The new theatre in Chesnut [sic] Street Philadelphia [graphic].
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Creator
Birch, William Russell, 1755-1834.
Contributor
Rush, William, 1756-1833, sculptor.
Strickland, William, 1787-1854, architect.
Title
The new theatre in Chesnut [sic] Street Philadelphia [graphic].
Publisher
[Philadelphia]: Published by Wm. Birch
Publisher
PA. Philadelphia. 1828
Date
1823, [1828]
Physical Description
1 print: engraving; 24 x 30 cm.(9.5 x 12 in.)
Description
View of the third edifice of the Chestnut Street Theater, erected in 1822 after the designs of William Strickland at the location of the second building, razed by fire in 1820, on Chestnut Street above Sixth Street. Depicts couples strolling passed the theater, built with corinthian columns with niches containing the salvaged William Rush statues of Comedy and Tragedy. The theater, razed in 1855, was rebuilt on Chestnut Street above Twelfth Street in 1863.
Is part of
City of Philadelphia in the State of Pennsylvania, North America, as it appeared in the year 1800.
Is referenced by
Snyder, "William Birch: His Philadelphia Views" 40a.
Notes
Retrospective conversion record: original entry, edited.
Subject
Theaters -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Geographic subject
Chestnut Street (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Chestnut Street (Philadelphia, Pa.) -- north side -- above Sixth Street.
Genre
Engravings -- 1820-1830.
Associated name
Rush, William, 1756-1833, sculptor.
Associated name
Strickland, William, 1787-1854, architect.
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| Birch's views [Sn 40a/P.8705.9]
Accession number
P.8705.9
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William Russell Birch Views of Philadelphia
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