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The Walnut Street Theatre
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Creator
Taylor, Frank H. (Frank Hamilton), 1846-1927
Title
The Walnut Street Theatre
Date
ca. 1920
Description
View of the Walnut Street Theatre at about 1830.
Notes
The Walnut, America's oldest existing theatre, was built for circus purposes, in 1808, but soon afterward was adapted to the presentation of plays. The original walls are still in place, but many changes of both interior and exterior have been made. First called "The New Circus," it became the "Olympic," but gained its present name in the days of Forrest and Kean. It was briefly called, in 1834, "The American." It was bought in 1865 by John S. Clarke and Edwin Booth. Ten years later it was taken over by George K. Goodwin and has since had many lessees and owners. It is said to hold the record of never missing a season in its long history as a popular place of entertainment. At one time or another nearly every noted actor and actress of the American Stage has appeared upon its stage. The illustration depicts its appearance about the period of 1830.
Taylor Catalog Number: 208
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Frank H. Taylor Collection
Identifier
Taylor - Case 5-1 [2717.F]
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Frank H. Taylor Illustration Collection
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