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The New Theatre, later called the Chestnut Street Theatre, was a popular entertainment hub in Philadelphia for more than a century (1794-1913), and was attended by individuals such as George Washington on multiple occasions. The theater performed plays from England and original plays by American playwrights.
Project Language(s)
English
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Content Type
Storymap
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Creators
Carly Dotson
Year(s)
2020-21
Host Institution / Affiliation / Project Location
Center for Digital Editing, University of Virginia
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Labor and Support
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University of Virginia's Undergraduate Student Opportunities in Academic Research (USOAR) program