Quick Facts
City | Philadelphia, PA |
Country | United States of America |
Year | 1930 - 1932 |
Floors | 36 |
Height | 149.7 m / 491 ft |
Realization
Architect |
George Howe William Lescaze |
Developer |
Philadelphia Saving Fund Society |
Construction cost | 8 million USD |
Building Info
Alias |
Loews Philadelphia Hotel Philadelphia Saving Fund Society |
Address | 12 South 12th street (Market street & N 12th street) |
Materials |
stainless steel glazed brick black granite copper brass |
Style |
International |
Status | Completed |
Notes
Considered the first International Style skyscraper erected in the US.