Model Theatre

425 South Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19147

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dallasmovietheaters
dallasmovietheaters on February 10, 2022 at 8:21 pm

The Stanley Theatre Circuit sold the building in January of 1955 at which time it was altered to become a retail furniture store. It is believed that the Model Theatre closed permanently on January 2, 1955 with a double feature of “Down Three Dark Streets” and “Two Guns and a Badge.”

amby_moho
amby_moho on May 30, 2021 at 3:00 pm

Currently a Foot Locker. I wonder if any of the original interior is buried in there underneath drop ceilings

kencmcintyre
kencmcintyre on January 9, 2010 at 7:20 am

Here is a better view of the 1945 photo:
http://tinyurl.com/yf4r2ky

kencmcintyre
kencmcintyre on June 22, 2009 at 5:45 pm

This is the website for the current occupant. It does appear to be the same building as seen on the January 2008 photo. Function should be retail.
http://www.barefeetshoes.com/

kencmcintyre
kencmcintyre on June 14, 2009 at 8:18 am

Here is a view of South Street circa 1920s:
http://tinyurl.com/nj7wv2

kencmcintyre
kencmcintyre on January 2, 2008 at 3:02 pm

It looks like a shoe store is at that address now. I was on South Street not too long ago, but I was unaware of the former theater at this location. Too bad. Anyway, here is a 1945 photo:
http://tinyurl.com/29vxqp