Philadelphia City Hall

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Philadelphia City Hall
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Philadelphia City Hall was the world's tallest building from 1901 to 1908.[I]
Record height
Preceded by Ulm Cathedral
Surpassed by Singer Building
General information
Location Philadelphia
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United States
Status Complete
Constructed 1901
Height
Antenna or spire 167 m (548 ft)
Technical details
Floor count 9

^ Fully habitable, self-supported, from main entrance to highest structural or architectural top; see the list of tallest buildings in the world for other listings.

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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