Old Federal Reserve Bank
Old Federal Reserve Bank, National Register of Historic Places bank building in Market East, Philadelphia, United States.
The Old Federal Reserve Bank spans 170 feet wide and 113 feet deep, featuring eleven bays on its facade with Vermont marble and steel-frame construction.
Built between 1931 and 1935, the structure incorporates the Penn Mutual Life Insurance Building from 1889 and received additions in 1918 and 1925.
Sculptures of the goddess Athena by Alfred-Alphonse Bottiau grace the building, representing the connection between finance, wisdom, and classical architectural elements.
The building now functions as part of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital's Center City campus, housing both administrative offices and medical facilities.
A recessed seventh story was added to the original structure between 1952 and 1953 by the architectural firm that succeeded Paul Philippe Cret.
Location: Pennsylvania
Architects: Paul Philippe Cret
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
GPS coordinates: 39.95000,-75.15720
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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