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Also known as: Old Federal Reserve Building
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1923
ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, 925 Chestnut Street

Client: Norris, George W.
Iron Worker: Yellin, Samuel (1885 - 1940) (two keys (job #2165) )
c. 1925
BUILT

Northern wing built

Architect: Baily & Bassett (fl. 1904-1930) (William L. Baily, Architect)
1927
ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS

Alterations to basement of northern wing

Architect: Bunting & Shrigley (fl. 1898-c.1929)
1931-1935
BUILT

Main Building built

Architect: Cret, Paul Philippe (1876 - 1945)
Contractor: Irwin & Leighton (fl. 1909 - present)
Draftsman: Evans, John Lane (1902-1994)
Iron Worker: Yellin, Samuel (1885 - 1940) (wrought iron gates (job #3100) (1932-1933))
Sculptor: Boittau, Alfred
1940-1942
ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS

East Wing and Garden Built

Architect: Cret, Paul Philippe (1876 - 1945)
Consultant: Moody & Hutchison
Engineer: Barton & Martin
Engineer: Cates & Shepard (Mechanical)
Landscape architect: Wells, Dorthea
Structural engineer: Sauter, William R.
Contractor: Bethlehem Steel Company
Contractor: Edward F. Caldwell & Co. (Lighting Fixtures)
Contractor: Irwin & Leighton (fl. 1909 - present)
Contractor: Otis Elevator Company (fl. 1898 - )
1946
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Alterations to Ramp

Architect: Harbeson, Hough, Livingston & Larson (fl. 1945-1976)
1952-1953
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Recessed seventh story added

Architect: Harbeson, Hough, Livingston & Larson (fl. 1945-1976)
Engineer: Moody & Hutchison
Contractor: Riggs Distler & Company
1955
ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS

Alterations to Cafeteria

Architect: Harbeson, Hough, Livingston & Larson (fl. 1945-1976)
1979
ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS

Interior altered

 

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