Philadelphia City Hall facts for kids

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Philadelphia City Hall
Record height
Tallest in the world from 1901 to 1908[I]
Preceded by Ulm Cathedral
Surpassed by Singer Building
General information
Location Philadelphia
United States
Completed 1901
Height
Antenna spire 167 m (548 ft)
Technical details
Floor count 9

The Philadelphia City Hall is a city hall in Philadelphia, United States. It is 167 meters (548 feet) tall and has 9 floors. It was built in 1901.

Philadelphia City Hall was the tallest building in the world from 1901 to 1908. Before it was built, the tallest building in the world was Philadelphia City Hall. The Singer Building became the tallest seven year later.

Photo gallery

  • City Hall holiday
  • Phila City Hall Twilight2
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  • Philadelphia City Hall-zoom
  • PhilaCityHallNight
  • Philadelphia City Hall (from Art Museum)

Images for kids

  • Photocopy of southeast pavilion under construction,1881.PCA - The New Public Buildings, Penn Square, Broad and Market Streets, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA HABS PA,51-PHIL,327-45

    Under construction, 1881

  • PH(1897) p11 STATUE OF WILLIAM PENN

    William Penn statue before being set atop City Hall tower

  • 2013 Philadelphia City Hall N. Broad Street arcade 1

    The N. Broad Street arcade leading to the building's courtyard

  • 2013 Philadelphia City Hall from S. Broad Street at Locust Street

    The south facade as seen from S. Broad Street at Locust Street (2013)

  • City Hall and Masonic Temple, Philadelphia

    The north facade as seen from N. Broad Street at Arch St. (2016)


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