Walnut Street Theatre
Inscription
Founded 1809. The oldest theater in America and the oldest playhouse in continuous use in the English-speaking world. A National Historic Landmark. Many of the greatest actors of America and Europe have appeared on stage here.
Location
AddressS 9th & Walnut Sts., Philadelphia
CityPhiladelphia
CountyPhiladelphia
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.948110, -75.155590
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