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Panorama of Philadelphia File 020-522-095
Philadelphia, PA city
structure #864243051building

1500 Locust Street

existing 118 m 44 floors 1973

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Tip Height118.9 m
Roof Height118.9 m
Architectural Height118 m
Floors44
Completion1973
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usageresidential
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address1500 Locust Street
Smart Address1500 Locust Street
Smart Address240 South 15th Street
1st Level DistrictCenter City
2nd Level DistrictRittenhouse Square / Center City West
CityPhiladelphia, PA
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-29

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