Park Theatre

The Park was first managed and owned by 47-year-old Israel Fleischmann of Philly, who operated the Park until his death almost 2 years later at 49 on August 22, 1891 in the morning hours for unknown causes. He possibly died from his sleep.

There is a Park Theatre listed under Philadelphia in the 1897-98 edition of the Julius Cahn Official Theatrical Guide. This guide does not have street addresses. The capacity of the theatre, which was on the ground floor, was 1,952 on the orchestra floor and 2 balconies. The proscenium opening was 38 feet wide X 32 feet high, and the stage was 47 feet deep. There were 10 members of the house orchestra. Ticket prices ranged from 25 cents to $1.50. William J. Gilmore was Mgr. There was both gas and electric illumination.