Opened in 1857, this is the country's oldest musical auditorium retaining its original form and serving its original purpose. Architect Napoleon Le Brun was influenced by European opera houses, and designed an auditorium famed for its acoustical properties and fine sight lines. Since the turn of the 20th century, the "Grand Old Lady of Broad Street" has been the home of the Philadelphia Orchestra.
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This has been the jewel of the Philadelphia culture scene since it opened in 1857. The simple brick Federalist exterior
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Free Building & Theater Tours are available Tuesday through Sunday at 1pm! This one-hour tour includes architectural highlights and visits to Verizon Hall and Perelman Theater. Or take our specialty Art & Architecture Tour offered on Saturdays at 10:30am. Register for tours at the information desk. Free group tours are also available by reservation.
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