Philadelphia theaters
Subtitle: a pictorial architectural history
By: Irvin R. Glazer.
Contributors: Athenaeum of Philadelphia.
Publisher: Athenaeum of Philadelphia; Dover Publications
Published: 1994
Place of publication: Philadelphia; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 90
Subjects: Glazer, Irvin R., 1922- -- Art collections -- Exhibitions; Athenaeum of Philadelphia -- Exhibitions; Theater architecture -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia -- Exhibitions; Architecture -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia -- 20th century -- Exhibitions; Theaters -- Decoration -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia -- Exhibitions; Art -- Private collections -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia -- Exhibitions; Art -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia -- Exhibitions; Philadelphia (Pa.) -- Buildings, structures, etc. -- Exhibitions
Genres: Exhibitions.
Description: In over 130 photographs and drawings, this superb book celebrates the architecture of Philadelphia's theaters from the candlelight and gaslight eras to the fabulous legitimate theaters and movie palaces of the 20th century. Moving from one landmark to another, it explores the vigorous, often controversial role theaters played in the growth and life of this historic city. Captions supply important details such as the architect, seating capacity, architectural style and present status or demolition date. A Dover co-publication with The Athenaeum of Philadelphia.
Notes: Published in conjunction with an exhibition held at the Athenaeum of Philadelphia, Sept. 26, 1994-Feb. 3, 1995, including its Irvin R. Glazer collection.
Includes index.