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Creator Taylor, Frank H. (Frank Hamilton), 1846-1927
Title The Second Chestnut Street Theatre, 1822-1855
Date ca. 1922
Description View of the Old Chestnut Street Theatre.
Notes The original theatre of the name was built just went of Sixth Street upon the north side of Chestnut Street, in 1794, by Wegnell and Reinagle. At a later time it was conducted by Warren and Wood. It was destroyed by fire in 1820 and a larger theatre which is shown in this drawing, was built by the stockholders and opened on Decenber 2d, 1822. Under various managements it was in business to 1855, being then replaced by other structures. It should be noted that the two carved lunettes upon its front were saved from the orginal theatre. They were cut of stone by an Italian sculptor for use upon the Morris "folly." These artistic works are now interior decorations of aaresidence in Delancey Street.
Taylor Catalog Number: 269
Is part of Frank H. Taylor Collection
Identifier Taylor - Case 5-3 [2717.F]