Philadelphia theaters : a pictorial architectural history / Irvin R. Glazer.

Main entry:

Glazer, Irvin R., 1922-1996.

Title & Author:

Philadelphia theaters : a pictorial architectural history / Irvin R. Glazer.

Publication:

Description:

xxii, 90 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm

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.
"A chronological list of Philadelphia theaters": p. 81-88.

Summary:

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.

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Publisher description

ISBN:

0486278336
9780486278339

Subject:

Glazer, Irvin R., 1922-1996 Art collections Exhibitions.
Glazer, Irvin R., 1922-1996
Athenaeum of Philadelphia Exhibitions.
Athenaeum of Philadelphia.
Theater architecture Pennsylvania Philadelphia Exhibitions.
Architecture Pennsylvania Philadelphia History 20th century Exhibitions.
Theaters Decoration Pennsylvania Philadelphia Exhibitions.
Art Private collections Pennsylvania Philadelphia Exhibitions.
Art Pennsylvania Philadelphia Exhibitions.
Architecture des théâtres Pennsylvanie Philadelphie Expositions.
Architecture Pennsylvanie Philadelphie Histoire 20e siècle Expositions.
Théâtres Décoration Pennsylvanie Philadelphie Expositions.
Art Collections privées Pennsylvanie Philadelphie Expositions.
Art Pennsylvanie Philadelphie Expositions.
Architecture.
Art.
Art Private collections.
Buildings.
Theater architecture.
Theaters Decoration.
Philadelphia (Pa.) Buildings, structures, etc. Exhibitions.
Pennsylvania Philadelphia.
Theatres Architecture
Pennsylvania

Form/genre:

Exhibition catalogs.
History.

Added entries:

Athenaeum of Philadelphia.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 109456
Call No.: NA6830.G578 (ID:94-B3237)
Status: Available

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