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Panorama of Philadelphia File 772-395-511

Philadelphia, PA city

structure #789772687building

One Franklin Tower

existing 82.9 m 24 floors 1980

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Tip Height82.9 m
Architectural Height82.9 m
Roof Height82.9 m
Floors24
Completion1980
Last Renovation2017
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagerental housing
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address1 Franklin Plaza
Smart Address1601 Race Street
Smart Address201 North 17th Street
Smart Address200 North 16th Street
CityPhiladelphia
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-17

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