Boro Theatre
6184 Ridge Avenue,
Philadelphia,
PA
19128
6184 Ridge Avenue,
Philadelphia,
PA
19128
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Architects: Gabriel Blum Roth
Functions: Post Office
Styles: Streamline Moderne
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One of the many neighborhood theatres in Philadelphia. The Boro Theater was opened September 10, 1940 with Nancy Kelly in “Sailor’s Lady”. Built by the Mitchell Theatre Company who operated the Roxy Theatre directly opposite. The seating was all on a single level. The Boro Theatre was closed on December 26, 1949 with Loretta Young in “Mother is a Freshman” & George Reeves in “Thunder in the Pines”.
It was converted into a men’s clothing store and now serves as a Post Office. The Post Office sports the original Streamline Moderne style marquee of the Boro Theatre. Unfortunately, as of late-2022, plans were put forth by a developer to replace much of the block, including the former theatre and another nearby building, a former Woolworth’s store, which also has Streamline Moderne style features, with an apartment block.
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According to the tax records, this building is now a store:
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The building is still there, with the marquee. When the Boro closed, it was converted into a retail store. Today, it is the Roxborough Post Office (19128). The marquee is still being used, but as a sign, not for lettering. This theatre was right across the street from the Roxy Theatre (closed and demolished) at Ridge and Leverington Avenues.
It’s still a post office. The function should be changed accordingly.
Now I know where to buy a stamp in Roxborough/Manayunk. What I don’t know is what the theater looked like when it was open!
I’ve been waiting over two years and I still don’t know what the Boro Theater looked like!
September 10th, 1940 grand opening ad in photo section.
The Boro closed December 26, 1949 with “Mother is a Freshman” and “Thunder in the Pines.”