Philadelphia City Hall facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Philadelphia City Hall |
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| Record height | |
| Tallest in the world from 1901 to 1908 | |
| Preceded by | Ulm Cathedral |
| Surpassed by | Singer Building |
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| Location | Philadelphia United States |
| Completed | 1901 |
| Height | |
| Antenna spire | 167 m (548 ft) |
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| 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, c. 1899
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William Penn statue before its placement atop Philadelphia City Hall, 1897
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City Hall Dilworth Plaza (Christmas, 2005)
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The N. Broad St. arcade (2013)
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The north facade from Broad St. (2013)
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View of tower from courtyard (2013)
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William Penn statue
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Statue of President McKinley (2017)
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Octavius Catto memorial (2018)
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See also
In Spanish: Ayuntamiento de Filadelfia para niños
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