General Electric Switchgear Plant
General Electric Switchgear Plant, Industrial building in Callowhill, Philadelphia, US.
The General Electric Switchgear Plant stands as a seven-story reinforced concrete structure with brick facing, featuring seven bays by nine bays at 421 North 7th Street.
Built in 1916 by William Steele & Company for General Electric, the facility manufactured essential electric switchboard equipment and received National Register designation in 1985.
The building now includes Franklin Music Hall, transforming a portion of this former industrial space into a contemporary entertainment venue for Philadelphia residents.
Located at the intersection of North 7th Street and Willow Street, the facility occupies 0.8 acres of land in the Callowhill district of Philadelphia.
The building combines early 20th-century industrial architecture with modern entertainment functions, preserving its concrete and brick structure while adapting to new uses.
Location: Pennsylvania
GPS coordinates: 39.95860,-75.15030
Latest update: March 9, 2025 12:28
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