Penn Tower

First National Bank Building commonly referred to as Penn Tower is a low-rise commercial building located in downtown Williamsport, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1913 and at the time it was the tallest in the city and second tallest in the state.

Penn Tower
Former namesFidelity National Bank Building
General information
StatusOperational
Address25 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA, 17701
Town or cityWilliamsport, Pennsylvania
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41.2410°N 77.0056°W / 41.2410; -77.0056
Opened1913
Renovated1987
Height97 feet[1]
Technical details
Floor count9 (One below ground)
Lifts/elevators2
Website
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History

Penn Tower was built in 1913 and upon completion was the tallest building in the city and second in the state. Through the year the building was converted from a factory to apartments to commercial space and is now a commercial building.

Design

The building's structural system is made of steel and the facade is brick in an applied masonry system.[2]

See also

References

  1. "Penn Tower at Emporis.com". emporis.com. 10 August 2011. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
  2. "Buildings in Williamsport PA". Retrieved 30 November 2016.


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