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Panorama of Philadelphia File 020-522-095
structure #355423027building

The Sterling

existing 83.8 m 29 floors 1960

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Building Mass Height83.8 m
Architectural Height83.8 m
Roof Height83.8 m
Floors29
Completion1960
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usageresidential
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address1819 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Smart Address1801–1851 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Smart Address1800–1850 Cuthbert Street
Smart Address32 North 18th Street
Smart Address31 North 19th Street
CityPhiladelphia, PA
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-16

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