| Designated other 1 | Philadelphia Register of Historic Places |
|---|---|
| Designated other1 date | February 2, 1984[1] |
| Location | 1608-1610 Walnut St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 39°56′58″N 75°10′7″W |
| Locmapin | Philadelphia#Pennsylvania#USA |
| Built | 1928 |
| Architect | Tilden, Register & Pepper |
| Architecture | Art Deco |
| Added | August 25, 1983 |
| Area | 0.3 acres (0.12 ha) |
| Refnum | 83002280[2] |
The Sun Oil Building is a historic building in the Center City area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 19-story Art Deco high-rise stands 230 ft (70 metres) tall. It served as the headquarters of the Sun Oil Company from its erection in 1928 until Sun relocated in 1971.
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983, and on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places on February 2, 1984.[1][3]
References
- ^ "PRHP: List of properties with OPA-compliant addresses". Philadelphia Historical Commission. Archived from the original on 2012-05-07. Retrieved March 7, 2013.
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- ^ George E. Thomas (January 1983). National Register of Historic Places Registration: Pennsylvania SP Sun Oil Building (none). National Archives and Records Administration. Retrieved January 4, 2026. ()
External links
- The Sun Oil Building at emporis.com
- Listing at Philadelphia Architects and Buildings