Model Theatre
425 South Street,
Philadelphia,
PA
19106
425 South Street,
Philadelphia,
PA
19106
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The Model Theatre opened originally about 1911, on South Street. The theatre, seating 778, was rebuilt in 1930 by architect William H. Lee in an Art Deco style. The Model Theatre closed in 1958.
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A Wurlitzer theater organ opus 894 style “F” special was installed in the Model Theater on 9/2/1924.
It looks like a shoe store is at that address now. I was on South Street not too long ago, but I was unaware of the former theater at this location. Too bad. Anyway, here is a 1945 photo:
http://tinyurl.com/29vxqp
Love Letters was released in August of 1945.
Here is a view of South Street circa 1920s:
http://tinyurl.com/nj7wv2
Another gem.
This is the website for the current occupant. It does appear to be the same building as seen on the January 2008 photo. Function should be retail.
http://www.barefeetshoes.com/
In Google we trust!
Here is a better view of the 1945 photo:
http://tinyurl.com/yf4r2ky
Is that an other PAB photo? why not just link directly to the photo and give credit where credit is do?