Freedom Theatre
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N 39° 58.464 W 075° 09.539
18S E 486424 N 4424927
A well known theatre in the area with a lot of history. Pennsylvania's oldest black theatre.
Waymark Code: WM3G1G
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 03/31/2008
Views: 16
Marker Text:
Formerly the home of actor Edwin Forrest, later Philadelphia School of Design for Women. Became Heritage House, then in 1968, Freedom Theatre, a community-based Black theater for professional instruction in the theatrical arts.
Marker Name: Freedom Theatre
County: Philadelphia
Date Dedicated: 05/16/1991
Marker Type: City
Location: 1346 N. Broad St. (Pa. 611), Philadelphia
Category: African American, Music & Theater, Performers
Website: [Web Link]
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