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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.

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English

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Storymap

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Carly Dotson

Year(s)

2020-21

Host Institution / Affiliation / Project Location

Center for Digital Editing, University of Virginia

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University of Virginia's Undergraduate Student Opportunities in Academic Research (USOAR) program