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Panorama of Philadelphia File 772-395-511

Philadelphia, PA city

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structure #727660248building

W/Element Hotel

existing 188 m 51 floors 2020

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Location of W/Element Hotel
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Architectural Height188 m
Floors51
Completion2020
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagehotel
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address1439-1441 Chestnut Street
Smart Address1439 Chestnut Street
CityPhiladelphia
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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  1. Photo 830-230-058
    Photo 830-230-058
    Chris Patriarca
  2. Photo 953-934-453
    Photo 953-934-453
    Chris Patriarca
  3. Photo 251-684-623
    Photo 251-684-623
    Chris Patriarca
  4. Photo 301-930-786
    Photo 301-930-786
    Brook Lenfest
  5. Photo 823-515-013
    Photo 823-515-013
    Brook Lenfest

Construction calendar

9 construction-phase photos across 2015 to 2017.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2015 2 2
2016
2017 7 5 2
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