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structure #175007483building

The Summit at University City

existing 84.7 m 24 floors 2015

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Architectural Height84.7 m
Floors24
Completion2015
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagestudent dormitory
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address3400 Lancaster Avenue
1st Level DistrictWest Philadelphia
2nd Level DistrictUniversity City
CityPhiladelphia, PA
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-29

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    Chris Patriarca
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    Chris Patriarca
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    John W. Cahill
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    John W. Cahill
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    John W. Cahill
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