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Philadelphia / Market Street National Bank

1319 Market Street, the Art Deco landmark Market Street National Bank, faces Philadelphia City Hall. The former bank building has been converted to a Residence Inn by Marriott hotel. Name:  Market Street National Bank Location:  1319 Market Street Year Completed:  1931 Architect:  Ritter & Shay Style:  Art Deco Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia:  Market Street National

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Philadelphia / City Hall

Philadelphia City Hall is at the geographic center of Philadelphia, and until 1986 was the city’s tallest structure by “gentlemen’s agreement.” The structure is pure masonry – held up by granite and brick walls up to 22 feet thick! Name: PhiladelphiaCity Hall Location: 1400 John F Kennedy Boulevard / 1 Penn Square Year Completed: 1901

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