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Panorama of Philadelphia File 020-522-095
structure #389663446building

The Drake

existing 114.3 m 33 floors 1929

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Building Mass Height114.3 m
Architectural Height114.3 m
Roof Height114.3 m
Floors33
Completion1929
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagerental housing, residential condominium
Status existing
Architectural Stylespanish revival
Address1512 Spruce Street
Smart Address1512–1514 Spruce Street
Smart Address300–308 South Hicks Street
CityPhiladelphia, PA
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-11-10

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