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Panorama of Philadelphia File 020-522-095
structure #935173924building

The Lanesborough

existing 68.9 m 18 floors 1929

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Building Mass Height68.9 m Source: Sanborn Map
Main Roof Height68.9 m Source: Sanborn Map
Floors18 Source: Sanborn Map
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, PA
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-11-03

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