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Panorama of Philadelphia File 772-395-511

Philadelphia, PA city

structure #607405016building

Rittenhouse 222 Apartments

existing 87 m 27 floors 1929

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Roof Height92.7 m
Architectural Height87 m
Floors27
Completion1929
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagerental housing
Status existing
Architectural Styleart deco
Address222 West Rittenhouse Square
Smart Address222–224 South 19th Street
Smart Address222–224 West Rittenhouse Square
Smart Address1900–1936 Locust Street
CityPhiladelphia
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-18

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