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Panorama of Philadelphia File 772-395-511

Philadelphia, PA city

structure #935173924building

The Lanesborough

existing 68.9 m 18 floors 1929

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Main Roof Height68.9 m
Floors18
Completion1929
Last Renovation2003
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usageresidential
Status existing
Architectural Styleart deco
Address1601 Locust Street
Smart Address1601–1605 Locust Street
Smart Address226 South 16th Street
Smart Address1600 St. James Street
CityPhiladelphia
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-18

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