Walnut Park Plaza Hotel

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Walnut Park Plaza Hotel
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Location6232-6250 Walnut St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Coordinates 39°57′33″N75°14′50″W / 39.95917°N 75.24722°W / 39.95917; -75.24722
Arealess than one acre
Built1928
ArchitectStetler & Deysher; Massiah, Frederick McDonald
Architectural styleClassical Revival
NRHP reference No. 05000416 [1]
Added to NRHPMay 10, 2005

The Walnut Park Plaza Hotel is an historic, American apartment hotel that is located in the Cobbs Creek neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. [1]

History and architectural features

Built in 1928, this historic structure is a nine-story, red brick building that was designed in the Classical Revival-style. The tower takes an "E" shape above the second story. The building was remodeled in 1955. The building has 224 residential units, ranging in size from 539 to 836 square feet (50 – 78 m2). Also located on the property are two outbuildings that once provided access to underground storage. It has operated as a residence for senior citizens since 1963. [2]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania" (Searchable database). CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System.Note: This includes John Tess and Cynthia Rose Hamilton (December 2004). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Walnut Park Plaza Hotel" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-07-03.