National Register of Historic Places
Philadelphia Savings Fund Society Building
Philadelphia Savings Fund Society Building is a historic place in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 8, 1976, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 76001667.
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Philadelphia Savings Fund Society Building
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About this place
What is Philadelphia Savings Fund Society Building?
The PSFS Building, also known as the Loews Philadelphia Hotel, is a skyscraper in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The building, the first International Style skyscraper constructed in the United States, was designed by architects William Lescaze and George Howe, was built for the Philadelphia Saving Fund Society. The skyscraper's design was a departure from traditional bank and Philadelphia architecture, lacking features such as domes and ornamentation. Combining Lescaze's experience with European modernism, Howe's Beaux-Arts background and the desire of Society President James M. Wilcox for a forward-thinking, tall building the skyscraper incorporated the main characteristics of International style architecture. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a National Historic Landmark.
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The record
Listing details
- Name
- Philadelphia Savings Fund Society Building
- City
- Philadelphia
- County
- Philadelphia County
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Listed on the National Register
- December 8, 1976
- NRIS reference number
- 76001667
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 39.95165, -75.16030
When was Philadelphia Savings Fund Society Building listed on the National Register?
Philadelphia Savings Fund Society Building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 8, 1976.
Where is Philadelphia Savings Fund Society Building located?
Philadelphia Savings Fund Society Building is located in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania at approximately 39.95165, -75.16030. See the map above.
Is Philadelphia Savings Fund Society Building a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Philadelphia Savings Fund Society Building is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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