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Philadelphia City Hall
Philadelphia City Hall.jpg
Record height
Tallest in the world from 1901 to 1908
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.

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  • Philadelphia City Hall (from Art Museum)

Images for kids

  • PH(1897) p11 STATUE OF WILLIAM PENN

    William Penn statue on the ground

  • Christmas tree in front of City Hall

    City Hall Dilworth Plaza (Christmas, 2005)

  • 2013 Philadelphia City Hall N. Broad Street arcade 1

    The N. Broad St. arcade (2013)

  • 2013 Philadelphia City Hall from north at Arch Street

    The north facade from Broad St. (2013)

  • 2013 Philadelphia City Hall courtyard view to north

    View of tower from courtyard (2013)

  • William Penn Statue on City Hall Tower, Philadelphia, Pa (61764)

    William Penn statue

  • Pres. William McKinley

    Statue of President McKinley (2017)

  • Octavius V. Catto memorial 05

    Octavius Catto memorial (2018)

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