Girard Theatre

625 W. Girard Avenue,
Philadelphia, PA 19122

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rsalters (Ron Salters)
rsalters (Ron Salters) on May 30, 2021 at 10:50 am

The Girard Avenue Theatre is listed in the 1897-98 edition of the Julius Cahn Official Theatrical Guide as housing a stock company. Charles Durban was Mgr. 1,315 seats. The proscenium opening was 32' wide X 30 ‘ high, and the stage was 34’ deep. There was both gas and electric illumination, and the auditorium was on the ground floor.

amby_moho
amby_moho on May 29, 2021 at 2:10 pm

I am furious that this was demolished. What a gloriously beautiful theater that could’ve been saved

EsseXploreR
EsseXploreR on November 5, 2019 at 4:46 am

Demolition is well underway.

HowardBHaas
HowardBHaas on September 10, 2018 at 1:07 pm

Sold & demolition expected http://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-philly/south-kensington/fine-fare-building-girard-will-torn-soon

HowardBHaas
HowardBHaas on July 21, 2016 at 6:21 am

For sale by grocery store owner, article has interior photos- https://spiritnews.org/articles/what-is-that-a-look-inside-girard-theater-625-w-girard-ave/

TheALAN
TheALAN on August 22, 2014 at 1:19 pm

Sorry Jeff, but I guess Lou’s not going to answer your question. I wish I could!

Does anyone know what make and model theater organ was in the Girard Theatre and when it was removed? Also, what happened to it.

Thanks!

Joey_Martini
Joey_Martini on February 1, 2014 at 5:18 am

Great article here about the history: http://hiddencityphila.org/2013/01/in-search-of-the-girard/

JeffBradway
JeffBradway on August 14, 2013 at 7:11 pm

Lou, Can you tell me the source of the photo of the façade of the Girard? I am researching, J. B. McElfatrick & Son, the firm that designed the Girard, and would like to obtain a copy of the photo. Thanks!

LouRugani
LouRugani on October 17, 2012 at 3:37 pm

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 28. (1903) — The Girard Avenue Theater was gutted by fire early today, entailing a loss of $50,000, of which $25,000 was on the building and the remainder on the contents. The fire started at about 3:30 a. m. on the stage, and is supposed to have been caused by an electric light wire. A traveling company was producing the “Minister’s Daughter.” All of the company’s scenery and costumes were destroyed. Miller and Kauffman were the lessees.