Arch St. Theatre, Arch at 6th St., Philadelphia

Frederick DeBourg Richards

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a neoclassical building with columns and a pediment. The building features a façade with columns supporting a triangular pediment, adorned with a sculptural relief depicting a classical figure with a shield and a chariot. Below the pediment are rectangular windows, and beneath them is a balcony with a balustrade railing. A lamp post can be seen near the entrance, with steps leading up to several doorways. Signs indicate it is likely a public venue, possibly a theater, given the poster advertising performances. The photograph is in sepia tone, giving it a historic quality.