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Panorama of Philadelphia File 772-395-511

Philadelphia, PA city

structure #782091492building

220 Rittenhouse Square

existing 84 m 24 floors 1956

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Architectural Height84 m
Floors24
Completion1956
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usageresidential condominium
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address220 West Rittenhouse Square
Smart Address220 South 19th Street
Smart Address220 West Rittenhouse Square
Smart Address1901–1945 Locust Street
CityPhiladelphia
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-18

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