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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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Architectural Height76.2 m
Roof Height76.2 m
Main Roof Height73.2 m
Floors21
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
1st Level DistrictCenter City
2nd Level DistrictCenter City East
CityPhiladelphia, PA
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-23

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