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Panorama of Philadelphia File 772-395-511

Philadelphia, PA city

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structure #149105928building

The Chatham

existing 54 m 16 floors 1926

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Architectural Height54 m
Main Roof Height53.6 m
Floors16
Completion1926
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usageresidential
Status existing
Architectural Styleneo-gothic
Address135 South 20th Street
Smart Address131–151 South 20th Street
Smart Address1925–1929 Walnut Street
Smart Address1930 Moravian Street
CityPhiladelphia
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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