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Academy Of Music Philadelphia is among the most antique buildings with a rich history of opera music for nearly 160 years and is still open to live-concerts & music shows. The venue is the well-reputed hallmark of the state of Pennsylvania sited in the area of the city center between Manning and Locust Streets, beating right in the heart of Avenue of the Arts. The property was built by Napoleon LeBrun in mid of the 19th century as a home to opera, ballet, and other box office theaters. Academy Of Music Philadelphia is the eldest event house in the whole US which is still used for the purpose its foundation was laid.

The Academy of Music plays host to many traveling Broadway shows. The venue also has a history as to be very first cantonment for Philadelphia Orchestra since its birth in 1900. With that much richness, the venue was approved officially as a national landmark in 1962. The hall also won the title "Grand Old Lady of Locust Street." Its lavish interior provides an elegant space for the recurring stage performers. Its highly praised architectural art has witnessed several golden festivities such as the 2nd term nomination of President Ulysses S. Grant in 1872.