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Panorama of Philadelphia File 020-522-095
structure #428012371building

Adelphia House

existing 76.2 m 21 floors 1914

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Building Mass Height76.2 m
Architectural Height76.2 m Source: Sanborn Map
Roof Height76.2 m Source: Sanborn Map
Main Roof Height73.2 m Source: Sanborn Map
Floors21 Source: CTBUH database
Completion1914
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagerental housing
Status existing
Address1229 Chestnut Street
Smart Address1229–1233 Chestnut Street
Smart Address35–41 South 13th Street
Smart Address1228–1230 Clover Street
CityPhiladelphia, PA
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-10

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