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Panorama of Philadelphia File 772-395-511

Philadelphia, PA city

structure #139001980building

1420 Walnut Street

existing 51.8 m 15 floors 1927

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Main Roof Height51.8 m
Floors15
Completion1927
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleart deco
Address1420 Walnut Street
Smart Address1420–1424 Walnut Street
Smart Address1421–1423 Chancellor Street
CityPhiladelphia
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-17

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