THS member Howard B. Haas shares the news of the gutting of historic interior features of Philadelphia’s historic Poplar Theatre, with the assertion by the developer that the gutted theater is available now for performing arts. Photos here include the current interior, and the lost historic interior including what appears to be an organ loft.
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Conclave Theatre Tour 2013
Every summer THS picks one of America’s great theatre regions for our week-long summer tour. Attendees are treated to exclusive tours of theatres and unprecedented behind-the-scenes access.
This summer, we’ll explore the Greater New York Capital Region and Berkshires — both exciting and under-explored areas, rich in theater history and a perfect summer destination.
We’ll visit:
NEW YORK
• Schenectady • Albany • Troy • Cohoes • Rome
• Utica • Gloversville • Chatham • PoughkeepsieMASSACHUSETTS
• North Adams • Pittsfield • Great BarringtonCONNECTICUT
• Waterbury • Thomaston • TorringtonTheatre stops include emerging projects in their first flush of rebirth, to a fully restored Art Deco movie palace and more.
For a full schedule, hotel booking information and
to register online, visit the THS website by clicking the THS header on this page.
