The Main Point Documentary

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Preserving the Legacy of the Main Point

The Main Point Documentary Productions is dedicated to capturing the rich history and vibrant atmosphere of the legendary Main Point Coffee House & Cabaret in Bryn Mawr, PA. From 1964 to 1981, this iconic venue hosted a diverse array of renowned folk, rock, jazz, country, and comedy acts, providing an intimate setting for artists and audiences to connect.

874 Lancaster Ave. Bryn Mawr, PA. The Main Point as it looked circa 1974.

Get Involved

We invite anyone with cherished memories or photographs of the Main Point to share their stories and help us bring this captivating history to life.

Recent Information Events

To get the word out, we have a booth at several outdoor music events at the Bryn Mawr outdoor Summer Concert series & we’re meeting with many of you that have attended shows at the Main Point. Here’s a sample:

John Flynn before his show
Happy couple who remembers this sign above the Main Point stage
Tom Rush opens this summer’s concert series in Bryn Mawr
Signing our email list & checking out the Main Point scrapbook
Tom Rush being interviewed after his show
Thanksgiving weekend shows with Tom Rush were a regular event at the Main Point
Livingston Taylor also remembers this old sign at the Main Point stage
Livingston commenting, he began his career just a couple blocks from this show

The Legacy

The Main Point is remembered with a plaque placed at the original building on Lancaster Ave. Bryn Mawr in 2021, dedicating 40 years since it closed its doors. We’ll tell you of its heyday which included great music & enthusiastic audiences, along with an unseen dedicated staff, that managed against all odds to keep it going during the turbulent 60’s and ’70’s.

The original site of The Main Point is now a popular Main Line furniture store

Check back often for updates on The Main Point documentary as we develop our website & invite you to add to our story. Thank you!

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