Franklin Theatre
429 W. Tilghman Street,
Allentown,
PA
18102
429 W. Tilghman Street,
Allentown,
PA
18102
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Very old school looking theatre.
I CURRENTLY involved in the community and would like to get in contact whit the owners of Franklin Theater i have a program i would like to see if he wants to or is willing to get involved also
i would think it would be in his best interest instead of having that old theater little by little sitting there collapsing we will give it a new life we will preserve the history…and help the children in our local community get in touch whit me if interested and if anyone can give me the info is really a great project and a lot off poeple will enjoy it…cross my fingers hope someone will read this…
1979 Photo
1986 photo of the Jeanette Theatre AKA Franklin.
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The Franklin is currently closed due to the fact the owners full time job now requires him to work hours that conflick with the theatres operating hours. He was his own manager/projectionist, and the theatre can not support paying staff to fill those positions. Therefore, until such time as his shift is returned to non-conflicking hours, the theatre will have to remain closed.
You can see more of the building in this photo.
Does anyone know why the Franklin is ‘temporarily closed’? They have no movie listings, and when you call the theater the recording says they’re ‘closed for repairs’.
This is a close-up view of the Franklin Theater.
A Page theater organ was installed in the Franklin Theater in Allentown, PA in 1927.
A Marr & Colton organ was installed in this theater in 1926.
Owner names a theater after his wife and then shows porn for 20 years?! Wonder if he is still married :)