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Panorama of Philadelphia File 772-395-511

Philadelphia, PA city

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structure #611259216building

The Metropolitan

existing 79.3 m 26 floors 1928

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Architectural Height79.3 m
Floors26
Completion1928
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagerental housing
Status existing
Architectural Styleart deco
Address117 North 15th Street
Smart Address111–123 North 15th Street
CityPhiladelphia
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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