Arch Street Theatre

Not to be confused with Arch Street Opera House.
The Arch Street Theatre, c. 1850

The Arch Street Theatre, popularly referred to as The Arch, was one of three Philadelphia-based theaters for plays during the 19th century; the other two were the Walnut Street Theatre and the Chestnut Street Theatre.[1] The Arch Street Theatre opened on October 1, 1828, under the management of William B. Wood. The building's architect was John Haviland.[2]

  1. ^ Hornblow, Arthur (1919). A History of the Theatre in America. Vol. 2. Philadelphia; London: J. B. Lippincott Company. pp. 308–310.
  2. ^ Arch Street Theatre, Free Library of Philadelphia