One South Broad, Art Deco skyscraper in Center City, Philadelphia, United States
The 472-foot office tower features a three-story gallery lobby connecting to the Widener Building and contains 465,000 square feet of commercial space.
Completed in 1932, the building initially housed Wanamaker's Men's Store before Philadelphia National Bank acquired it in 1952 for banking operations.
The structure displays the architectural vision of John Torrey Windrim, incorporating strong vertical lines and geometric patterns characteristic of Art Deco design.
The building provides direct access to public transportation, with multiple subway and bus stations located within a two-minute walking distance.
The tower contains a 17-ton Founder's Bell that rings every hour except Sundays, commemorating John Wanamaker through a specially constructed bell chamber.
Location: Philadelphia
Inception: 1932
Architects: John T. Windrim
Architectural style: Art Deco
Floors above the ground: 28
GPS coordinates: 39.95139,-75.16361
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:46
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