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(1851-1923)
A motion picture pioneer, famed as the first movie mogul. In optical shop here in 1897, began his empire of six studios in five states. His technical genius and marketing skill did much to popularize the medium. Bankrupt by 1916; died in obscurity.Details
| HM Number | HM1JRT |
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| Year Placed | 1994 |
| Placed By | Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission |
| Marker Condition | No reports yet |
| Date Added | Friday, March 27th, 2015 at 9:02am PDT -07:00 |
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Photo Credits: [1] CHUCK MARTIENSSEN
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| UTM (WGS84 Datum) | 18S E 486335 N 4425324 |
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| Decimal Degrees | 39.97796667, -75.16003333 |
| Degrees and Decimal Minutes | N 39° 58.678', W 75° 9.602' |
| Degrees, Minutes and Seconds | 39° 58' 40.68" N, 75° 9' 36.12" W |
| Driving Directions | Google Maps |
| Area Code(s) | 215, 267 |
| Closest Postal Address | At or near 1610 N 15th St, Philadelphia PA 19121, US |
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