Penn Tower

Penn Tower
Former names Fidelity National Bank Building
General information
Status Operational
Address 25 West Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA, 17701
Town or city Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Country United States
Coordinates 41°14′28″N 77°00′20″W / 41.2410°N 77.0056°W / 41.2410; -77.0056
Opened 1813
Height 97 feet[1]
Technical details
Floor count 9 (One below ground)
Lifts/elevators 2
Website
Website

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 1813 and at the time it was the tallest in the city and second tallest in the state.

History

Penn Tower was built in 1813 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 buildings structural system is made of steel and the facade is brick in a applied masonry system.[2]

See also

References

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