1616 Walnut Street Building facts for kids
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| Location | 1616 Walnut St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1929 |
| Architect | Tilden, Register & Pepper; Wark & Co. |
| NRHP reference No. | 83004247 |
| Added to NRHP | October 17, 1983 |
The 1616 Walnut Street Building, often called the 1616 Building, is a historic tall building in the Center City area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This impressive structure stands 24 stories high, reaching 94 meters (about 308 feet) into the sky.
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A Historic Philadelphia Landmark
This building was completed in 1929. The architects who designed it, Tilden, Register & Pepper, received a special award for their work in 1930. They were honored at the 12th International Buildings Congress in Budapest, which shows how special the building's design was considered.
Unique Features of the 1616 Building
One very interesting part of the original design was its five-story parking garage. This garage is located on the Chancellor Street side of the building. In 1929, having a parking garage built right into a high-rise building was quite new and exciting! It was considered a very modern idea at the time.
Recognized for its History
Because of its unique design and history, the 1616 Walnut Street Building has been officially recognized as important. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. Before that, it was listed on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places on January 7, 1982. These listings help protect historic buildings and recognize their value.
The Building's New Life
In 2013, the 1616 Walnut Street Building began a big change. It was renamed "Icon" and went through a major renovation. Before this, it was mostly used for businesses and offices. The renovation transformed it into a luxury apartment building, offering homes for people. It was expected to open as a residential community in 2014.
Today, the building is managed by AJH. Some of the empty apartments are available for "short-term leases," which means people can rent them for a short time, often through services like Airbnb or Viagem.
See also
In Spanish: 1616 Walnut Street Building para niños
