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Panorama of Allentown File 119-804-558
structure #579030020building

Hess Department Store

demolished 30.5 m 8 floors 1928

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Architectural Height30.5 m Source: Sanborn Map
Roof Height30.5 m Source: Sanborn Map
Building Mass Height30.5 m
Floors8 Source: Sanborn Map
Completion1928
Structural Formlow-rise building
Main Usagedepartment store
Status demolished
Architectural Styleearly modern
Address30 North Lumber Street
Smart Address24–30 North Lumber Street
CityAllentown, PA
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-06

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