Jumbo Theatre
31 W. Girard Avenue,
Philadelphia,
PA
19125
31 W. Girard Avenue,
Philadelphia,
PA
19125
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If the Jumbo closed in summer 1947, it was reopened by year’s end and ran ads at least as late as May 20, 1961, showing “Where the Boys Are” and “The Big Combo.”
Property is still vacant in 2026. The original proscenium arch is intact behind drywall. I would love for this to get preserved, rehabbed and turned into a theater again!
The mural on the front st wall has now been painted over. Property is still vacant.
I am mad that the neighborhoods didn’t let this become a venue in 2008 because of “parking, drunken patrons” etc. Imagine that. The neighborhood has since completely transformed, and the building is once again vacant.
A mural has recently been painted on the front street side of the building honoring the jumbo theaters past
I miss the 4
kent,jumbo,astor ,girard
56 years ago my brother, sister and I went to the Jumbo Movie Theatre every Saturday and Sunday. My father also went there as a kid.
An additional set of photos taken by Michael Enio Reali is here.
1916 photo at Phila. City Archives: http://www.phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Detail.aspx?assetId=41589
Rob Bender’s photos this year: http://www.flickr.com/photos/rgb/sets/72157626699154144/
Photos of original decor un-veiled, BUT now being gutted
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Iget your drift Mpol.
Even though I don’t reside in Philadelphia, that building looks like it’s got lots of potential for some neat stuff. If I were a resident of the community, I’d say have a go at it, if one gets the drift.
The potential reopening—as a bar/restaurant and music venue—is running into community opposition over parking and rowdiness concerns. Philadelphia Inquirer story here.
News on potential reopening:
http://phillyskyline.com/jumbo.htm
Here is an undated photo:
http://tinyurl.com/29ms9d