Historic Photo Gallery: 1947 to 1954
1952
An exterior view of Walnut Street Theatre in 1952 as it was re-designed by William Lee
in 1920. You will note that there was no major signage or marquee on Walnut Street,
with the name of the theatre being displayed on the Ninth Street side only and
discreet poster boards in between the doors. The only concession the architect
made to the Great White Way was the row of electric light bulbs mounted above
the doors. (Photograph courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division.)
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