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Panorama of Philadelphia File 020-522-095
structure #549572229building

Broad Street Station

demolished 61.0 m 11 floors 1894

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Building Mass Height61.0 m
Tip Height61.0 m Source: Sanborn Map
Architectural Height61.0 m Source: Sanborn Map
Roof Height61.0 m Source: Sanborn Map
Main Roof Height51.8 m Source: Sanborn Map
Floors11 Source: Visual check from a photo (no image referenced)
Completion1894
Demolition1953
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagetrain station
Status demolished
Architectural Styleneo-romanesque
AddressMarket Street & Broad Street, NW corner
Smart Address1428 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Smart Address1429–1599 Market Street
Smart Address2–28 North Broad Street
CityPhiladelphia, PA
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-08

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  1. Photo 890-456-112
    Historic American Buildings Survey/Historical Society of Pennsylvania
  2. Photo 791-726-697
    Union News Co.
  3. Photo 399-308-662
    Raphael Tuck & Sons
  4. Photo 575-020-587
    The Rotograph Co.
  5. Photo 331-218-933
    Souvenir Post Card Co.
  6. Photo 908-565-975
    Detroit Publishing Company