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Panorama of Philadelphia File 020-522-095
structure #967962702building

The Ellington

existing 72 m 21 floors 1925

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Architectural Height72 m
Building Mass Height72 m
Main Roof Height70.1 m
Floors21
Completion1925
Last Renovation2000
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usageresidential condominium
Status existing
Architectural Styleneo-classical
Address1500 Chestnut Street
Smart Address1500–1506 Chestnut Street
Smart Address100–112 South 15th Street
CityPhiladelphia, PA
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-11-03

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