North American Building, Art Nouveau architectural structure on South Broad Street, Philadelphia, United States.
The North American Building reaches a height of 81 meters with 21 floors, featuring intricate designs and organic forms on its exterior facade.
The building, designed by architect James H. Windrim, was commissioned by Thomas B. Wanamaker and completed in 1900 as headquarters for The North American newspaper.
The North American Building represents early 20th-century architectural practices through its balanced combination of commercial functionality and artistic structural elements.
Located at 121 South Broad Street in Philadelphia, the building contains 142,084 square feet of office space across its multiple floors.
The structure marks the transition period in American architecture when buildings started reaching higher elevations while incorporating decorative Art Nouveau elements.
Location: Pennsylvania
Inception: 1900
Architects: James H. Windrim
Architectural style: Art Nouveau
Floors above the ground: 21
GPS coordinates: 39.95030,-75.16370
Latest update: March 6, 2025 21:04
Philadelphia City Hall
217 m
Wanamaker Organ
185 m
Loews Philadelphia Hotel
308 m
NASDAQ OMX Phlx
125 m
Library Company of Philadelphia
272 m
William Penn
271 m
Academy of Music
285 m
Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia
223 m
Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia
258 m
Merriam Theater
322 m
The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton
149 m
One South Broad
121 m
Centre Square
275 m
Wells Fargo Building
115 m
Broad Street Historic District
70 m
Witherspoon Building
100 m
Washington Grays Monument
61 m
Lewis Tower
273 m
Church of The Epiphany
223 m
Drexel and Company Building
228 m
American Baptist Publication Society building
147 m
Clarence B. Moore House
291 m
Equitable Trust Building
218 m
1st Regiment Infantry National Guard of Philadelphia
77 m
Dr. Joseph Leidy House
281 m
John Christian Bullitt
310 m
Land Title Building
70 m
SEPTA
278 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes