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Panorama of Philadelphia File 772-395-511

Philadelphia, PA city

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structure #125344063building

Medical Tower

existing 110 m 30 floors 1931

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Roof Height110.9 m
Architectural Height110 m
Floors30
Completion1931
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagemedical clinic
Status existing
Architectural Styleart deco
Address255 South 17th Street
Smart Address251–257 South 17th Street
Smart Address1636–1640 Latimer Street
CityPhiladelphia
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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