Published References

• Tatum, George B., Penn's Great Town. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, 1961., p. 168-169, plate 46
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  Client/Project Name: (untitled)
   
• W. Birch & Son. The city of Philadelphia : in the state of Pennsylvania, North America; as it appeared in the year 1800, consisting of twenty eight plates / drawn and engraved by W. Birch & Son. (Springland Cot, near Neshaminy Bridge on the Bristol road, Pa. : W. Birch, 1800). , p. Plate 20
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  Client/Project Name: Congress Hall and New Theatre in Chestnut St.
   
• Glazer, Irvin R. Philadelphia Theatres, A-Z: A Comprehensive, Descriptive Record of 813 Theatres Constructed Since 1724. New York: Greenwood Press, 1986., p. 83-85
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  Client/Project Name: Wignell, Thomas and Reinagle, Alexander / First Chestnut Street Theatre
   

Drawings, Photos, Papers, etc.

• Historical Society of Pennsylvania - Graphics Collection
  Holding Name: Theatre Chestnut Street and Adjoining Buildings
  Quantity: 1 sheet, Call Number: Bc 615/N 723
   
• Philadelphia Historical Commission - Philadelphia Historical Commission Files
  Holding Name: Chestnut Street, 600 Block
  Quantity: 1 folder (incl. 6 photo., 1 litho.)
   

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