Lewis Tower, Art Deco skyscraper in Center City, Philadelphia, United States
Lewis Tower rises 390 feet with 33 floors, featuring a steel frame structure and a non-load bearing masonry facade at 225 South 15th Street.
Edmund B. Gilchrist designed the Lewis Tower in 1929 for a cost of 35 million dollars during the height of Art Deco architectural development.
The building transformed from commercial spaces to residential units, reflecting the evolution of urban living patterns in downtown Philadelphia.
Madison Parke manages the Lewis Tower, which underwent extensive renovations between 2005 and 2009 to create modern condominium spaces.
The structure contains 184,999 square feet of space and received engineering support from Gravell & Hall with construction by Frank V. Warren Company.
Location: Pennsylvania
Architects: Edmund B. Gilchrist
Official opening: 1929
Floors above the ground: 33
GPS coordinates: 39.94860,-75.16600
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:21
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