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Panorama of Philadelphia File 020-522-095
structure #293611134building

Commonwealth Building

existing 62 m 15 floors 1901

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Architectural Height62 m Source: CTBUH database
Building Mass Height62 m
Floors15
Completion1901
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Stylebeaux-arts
Address1201 Chestnut Street
Smart Address1201–1205 Chestnut Street
Smart Address50 South 12th Street
CityPhiladelphia, PA
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-09

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