Theda Bara was an American silent film star and the first screen vamp to lure men to their destruction. Her films set the vogue for provocative themes in motion pictures and made her an international symbol of daring new freedom. (1885-1955)
1727 Snyder Ave originated as a silent motion picture house, opening in 1919 as The Becker Theatre, later renamed the Bloomberg Theatre. In 1926 the seating capacity expanded and the space re-opened as the Venice Theatre. Film screenings ultimately shuttered in 1952 and the room became a catering and banquet hall for the years to come.
Newbold Exchange opened in 2021 as South Philadelphia’s most distinct coworking space, complete with workspaces, offices and event spaces available to the community. The space has two conference rooms and the Stadium Annex, which can accommodate larger events.