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Photo 872-091-325: The Collins - West Building

From the southeast

The Collins - West Building: From the southeast

Connected to The Collins - West Building (Philadelphia)

Photo credits: Chris Patriarca
Assigned category: full exterior view
Keywords: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Center City, Midtown Village, Gayborhood, residential

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