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Panorama of Altoona File 314-809-226
structure #397354694building

Brett Building

existing 24.4 m 5 floors 1929

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Architectural Height24.4 m Source: Sanborn Map
Roof Height24.4 m Source: Sanborn Map
Building Mass Height24.4 m
Main Roof Height22.9 m Source: Sanborn Map
Floors5 Source: Sanborn Map
Completion1929
Structural Formlow-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Stylechicago school
Address1216 11th Avenue
Smart Address1212–1216 11th Avenue
CityAltoona, PA
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-06

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    John W. Cahill
  2. Photo 732-201-881
    Chris Patriarca
  3. Photo 278-488-013
    Library of Congress, Historic American Buildings Survey, David Ames
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    Library of Congress, Historic American Buildings Survey, David Ames
  5. Photo 544-181-242
    Library of Congress, Historic American Buildings Survey, David Ames
  6. Photo 821-770-247
    John W. Cahill