Tag: Astoban Investments

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19-Story Overbuild of Freeman’s Auction House Approved by Historical Commission

by Kyle McShane

A 19-story overbuild of the Freeman’s Auction House at 1810 Chestnut St. has been approved by the Philadelphia Historical Commission according to Cecil Baker + Partners, the architect behind the project. The existing 6-story structure was built in 1923 and was the home of Freeman’s until last year, when the company moved into spaces at Read more about 19-Story Overbuild of Freeman’s Auction House Approved by Historical Commission[…]

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Plans for a 252 Foot Overbuild in Society Hill Released

by Kyle McShane

Plans for a 19-story, 252 foot tower at 222-230 Walnut Street were recently released in preparation for the project’s review by Philadelphia Historical Commission’s Architectural Committee on June 25th. The project will entail a partial demolition of the rear of the existing building, adaptive reuse of part of the building, and an overbuild. The magnificent Read more about Plans for a 252 Foot Overbuild in Society Hill Released[…]