Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Mario Lanza Museum
Hometown Philly boy became an opera tenor and movie star, but died at age 38.Columbia House
- Address:
- 712 Montrose St., Philadelphia, PA
- Directions:
- Montrose Street - on the first floor of the Columbia House - next to St Mary Magdalen dePazzi Church.
- Hours:
- M-Sa 11 am - 3 pm. (Call to verify)
- Phone:
- 215-238-9691
- Admission:
- Free, donation.
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An unabashed lovefest di lanza.
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The operatic crooner died in 1959. The Mario Lanza Institute, which runs the museum, raises funds for scholarships helping youngsters pursue vocal careers on concert and opera stages.