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structure #585757534building

Daniel J. Terra Building

existing 55.5 m 17 floors 1914

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#204 in Philadelphia
#4156 in United States
#7025 in North America
#71284 Worldwide

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Building Mass Height	55.5 m
Tip Height	55.5 m
Architectural Height	55.5 m
Roof Height	55.5 m
Floors	17
Completion	1914
Structural Form	high-rise building
Main Usage	theater, higher education
Status	existing
Address	211 South Broad Street, 1342 Walnut Street
Smart Address	201–211 South Broad Street
Smart Address	1338–1342 Walnut Street
Zone	Avenue of the Arts
1st Level District	Center City
2nd Level District	Washington Square West
City	Philadelphia
Country	United States

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