December 07, 2015
See Philadelphia from an entirely new perspective.
The History
For nearly a century, Philadelphia’s City Hall reigned over Philadelphia as the tallest building in town. That distinction came to an end in 1987 and since then, nearly a dozen buildings have been constructed that have surpassed the height of Philadelphia’s City Hall. Despite this, for many years, Philadelphia’s City Hall remained... Read More
April 17, 2015
In the center of Philadelphia sits a testament to Philadelphia’s grand ambition and the tallest masonry building in the world.
The History
When William Penn first planned the street grid of Philadelphia in 1682, the land on which Philadelphia’s City Hall now stands was called Centre Square and was designed to be the center of Philadelphia, not just geographically, but of city government as well... Read More