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Philadelphia / One Liberty Place

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1650 Market Street, aka One Liberty Place, is often called “Philadelphia’s Chrysler Building” for its graceful spire. The skyscraper was first to break the “gentlemen’s agreement” limiting heights to the height of City Hall’s statue of William Penn. Name:  One Liberty Place Location:  1650 Market Street Year Completed:  1990 Architect:  Helmut Jahn Style:  Postmodern Wikipedia: […]

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Philadelphia / Market Street National Bank

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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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