Motion picture theaters

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Philadelphia Record

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Motion picture theaters--New Jersey--Camden.

Motion picture theaters--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.

Queues--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.

Drive-in theaters--New Jersey--Camden.

Chestnut Street (Philadelphia, Pa.).

Local Subjects:

Motion picture theaters--New Jersey--Camden.

Motion picture theaters--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.

Queues--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.

Drive-in theaters--New Jersey--Camden.

Genre:

Renderings

Penn Provenance:

Gift of the Philadelphia Record

Physical Description:

1 stat

27 photoprints : silver gelatin

Place of Publication:

1921-1946

Summary:

Contains views of motion picture theaters throughout Philadelphia, including exterior views of the Crest at Rising Sun and Cheltenham Avenues, the New Palace, and the Translux. Shows the exterior of the Aldine at 19th and Chestnut and a view of the memorial plaque. Portrays defense workers attending the 24 hour Family Theatre as well as building exteriors. Depicts architectural renderings and construction at the Goldman Theater at 15th and Chestnut. Depicts lines surrounding the exterior of the Hollywood at 2846 N. 22nd and the Lane at 67th and Broad. Portrays the audience at the Locust Theatre. Contains interior and exterior views of the Stanley as well as a rendering. Includes a perspective view of the Tyson at Tyson and Caster. Depicts a program for needy children at the Uptown. Depicts views of the drive-in theatre in Camden, N.J.

These subject entries for the Philadelphia Record newspaper's photo morgue are primarily for Places (buildings, parks, streets, etc.), Things (Bicycles, Bison, Blind Persons [just sampling the B's]), Events (Democratic National Convention 1936, Flourtown Fair, Harvest Week) and Social Constructs (Home Economics, City Planning, Eating & Drinking, etc.). Each of these subjects became a MARC record which included a call number. In the case of these records, the call numbers are the actual folder numbers for the materials referenced. Therefore, these subject headings are really also an index for this section of the Philadelphia Record newspaper's photograph morgue. [The name section of the Philadelphia Record photo morgue represents individuals, A-Z, and

Notes:

Part of the Philadelphia Record Photograph Collection; general information, see collection record.