Siegmund Lubin (1851-1923)
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This is one of two markers located in the short block of N. 9th Street between Market and Ranstead. This marker commemorates Siegmund Lubin the first movie mogul.
Waymark Code: WM4W36
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/04/2008
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Text from the marker:
A motion picture pioneer, famed as the first movie mogul. In optical shop here in 1897, began his empire of six studios in five states. His technical genius and marketing skill did much to popularize the medium. Bankrupt by 1916; died in obscurity.
Marker Name: Siegmund Lubin
County: Philadelphia
Date Dedicated: 05/06/1994
Marker Type: City
Location: 21 S. 8th St., Philadelphia
Category: Business & Industry, Invention, Motion Pictures & Television, Professions & Vocations
Website: [Web Link]
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