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Panorama of Philadelphia File 772-395-511

Philadelphia, PA city

structure #847923163building

Lafayette Building

existing 50.9 m 11 floors 1907

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Architectural Height50.9 m
Roof Height50.9 m
Floors11
Completion1907
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Address437 Chestnut Street
Smart Address433–441 Chestnut Street
Smart Address450 Ranstead Street
Smart Address99 South 5th Street
CityPhiladelphia
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-17

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