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Panorama of Philadelphia File 020-522-095
structure #928679174building

1220 Sansom

existing 48.8 m 12 floors 1918

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Main Roof Height48.8 m Source: Sanborn Map
Building Mass Height48.8 m Source: Sanborn Map
Floors12 Source: Sanborn Map
Completion1918
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usageresidential
Status existing
Address1220 Sansom Street
Smart Address1220–1224 Sansom Street
CityPhiladelphia, PA
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-27

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