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Panorama of Philadelphia File 772-395-511

Philadelphia, PA city

structure #731675791building

1700 Market

existing 131 m 32 floors 1968

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Architectural Height131 m
Roof Height131 m
Floors32
Completion1968
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address1700 Market Street
Smart Address1700–1728 Market Street
Smart Address2–18 South 17th Street
Smart Address1701–1729 Ludlow Street
CityPhiladelphia
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-17

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