Perelman Building, Art Deco museum extension in Philadelphia, United States
The Perelman Building features distinct architectural elements including polychrome facades, cathedral entrances, and sculptural decorations along its limestone exterior walls.
Built between 1926 and 1928 by Zantzinger, Borie & Medary, the structure initially served as headquarters for the Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance Company.
Sculptor Lee Lawrie created figures on the building that represent insurance values through wisdom, fidelity, charity, protection, and frugality symbols.
The building contains six exhibition galleries, conservation laboratories, study rooms, educational centers, and a library with art publications and periodicals.
A 59,000-square-foot expansion in 2007 transformed this former insurance building into a Philadelphia Museum of Art annex through a 240-million-dollar campaign.
Location: Pennsylvania
Architects: Zantzinger, Borie & Medary
Website: https://philamuseum.org/visit/locations-hours#perelman-building
GPS coordinates: 39.96745,-75.17974
Latest update: March 17, 2025 08:46
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