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Panorama of Philadelphia File 020-522-095
structure #4968701building

Drexel Building

demolished 39.6 m 10 floors 1898

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Main Roof Height39.6 m
Building Mass Height39.6 m
Floors10
Completion1898
Demolition1955
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status demolished
AddressChestnut Street & South 5th Street, SE corner
Smart Address424–434 Chestnut Street
Smart Address425–441 Sansom Street
Smart Address101–121 South 5th Street
CityPhiladelphia, PA
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-16

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  1. Photo 587-477-182
    King''s Views of Philadelphia
  2. Photo 198-651-565
    Historic American Buildings Survey/Frederick D. Nichols