Girard Theatre
625 W. Girard Avenue,
Philadelphia,
PA
19122
625 W. Girard Avenue,
Philadelphia,
PA
19122
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The Girard Avenue Theatre is listed in the 1897-98 edition of the Julius Cahn Official Theatrical Guide as housing a stock company. Charles Durban was Mgr. 1,315 seats. The proscenium opening was 32' wide X 30 ‘ high, and the stage was 34’ deep. There was both gas and electric illumination, and the auditorium was on the ground floor.
I am furious that this was demolished. What a gloriously beautiful theater that could’ve been saved
Demolition is well underway.
Sold & demolition expected http://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-philly/south-kensington/fine-fare-building-girard-will-torn-soon
For sale by grocery store owner, article has interior photos- https://spiritnews.org/articles/what-is-that-a-look-inside-girard-theater-625-w-girard-ave/
Sorry Jeff, but I guess Lou’s not going to answer your question. I wish I could!
Does anyone know what make and model theater organ was in the Girard Theatre and when it was removed? Also, what happened to it.
Thanks!
Great article here about the history: http://hiddencityphila.org/2013/01/in-search-of-the-girard/
Lou, Can you tell me the source of the photo of the façade of the Girard? I am researching, J. B. McElfatrick & Son, the firm that designed the Girard, and would like to obtain a copy of the photo. Thanks!
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 28. (1903) — The Girard Avenue Theater was gutted by fire early today, entailing a loss of $50,000, of which $25,000 was on the building and the remainder on the contents. The fire started at about 3:30 a. m. on the stage, and is supposed to have been caused by an electric light wire. A traveling company was producing the “Minister’s Daughter.” All of the company’s scenery and costumes were destroyed. Miller and Kauffman were the lessees.