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Panorama of Philadelphia File 772-395-511

Philadelphia, PA city

structure #15753872building

North American Building

existing 81.4 m 21 floors 1900

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Tip Height81.4 m
Architectural Height81.4 m
Roof Height81.4 m
Floors21
Completion1900
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Stylechicago school
Address121 South Broad Street
Smart Address115–121 South Broad Street
Smart Address1399 Sansom Street
CityPhiladelphia
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-17

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