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Academy of Music

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • Philadelphia County

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About This Property

Source: AI GeneratedNational Historic Landmark

The Academy of Music is Philadelphia's oldest operating opera house and a grand Beaux-Arts building. It has served as a premier venue for opera, ballet, and orchestral performances for over 150 years.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Building
Acreage
0.9
Listed Date
10/15/1966
Other Names
American Academy Of Music

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Architecture; Performing Arts
Periods of Significance
1850 Ad - 1874 Ad
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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