History of Philadelphia Architecture
Building on 300 Years
AIA Philadelphia pays tribute to more than 300 years of distinguished architectural history in our city.
An expansive outdoor museum, the city's architecture represents some of the finest examples of nearly every period and
style in America. The following are a few highlights in the rich history of our city and Chapter.
Researching a Philadelphia Architect or Building?
The Philadelphia Architects and Buildings database provides authoritative information on three
centuries of Philadelphia buildings and designers. PAB incorporates more than 217,071 projects
and buildings, 21,690 architects, engineers and contractors, and over 95,106 images in its collection.
www.philadelphiabuildings.org
