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Panorama of Philadelphia File 020-522-095
structure #611259216building

The Metropolitan

existing 79.3 m 26 floors 1928

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Architectural Height79.3 m Source: CTBUH database
Building Mass Height79.3 m
Floors26 Source: Sanborn Map
Completion1928
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagerental housing
Status existing
Architectural Styleart deco
Address117 North 15th Street
Smart Address111–123 North 15th Street
CityPhiladelphia, PA
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-18

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