THE HISTORIC Philadelphia Uptown Theater EST.1929
🔨 🦺 WE ARE UNDERGOING A REBIRTH 2026 - 2028 🧱🪛
The New Renovation of the Historic Uptown Theater which is a designated historic building, listed on both the National Register of Historic Places (1982) and the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places (1982). Owned and managed by Uptown Entertainment & Development Corporation --our mission is to revitalize underserved communities by providing jobs, education, and housing services. Development plans include: Renovating the theater as an entertainment venue, creating a museum dedicated to preserving Black music, developing a technology center, and providing commercial leasing space in the proposed Entertainment and Education Tower.
A Great Theater History
The Uptown Theater is an Art Deco building situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was constructed in 1927 and was designed by the Philadelphia-based architectural firm Magaziner, Eberhard & Harris. The theatre is located on 2240 N. Broad Street. It became a major venue on the Chitlin' Circuit from 1951 to 1978. (Above Photo: circa 1980)
U.E.D.C. and Our Mission
The mission of the Uptown Entertainment & Development Corporation is to revitalize communities that are underserved by providing jobs, education, housing services. Our feature project is the complete renovation of the Historic Uptown Theater.
Remembering: Linda Richardson, U.E.D.C
Linda Richardson was the founding CEO and president of the Uptown Entertainment & Development Corp., which plays a crucial role in the community revitalization efforts surrounding the historic Uptown Theater in Philadelphia. Today, this venue stands at the heart of north Philadelphia arts entertainment.