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Originally Posted by ScreamShatter
Does the new Aramark building not count?
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According to the ultimate authority - Wikipedia (lol) - it was built in 1984. But a few of our trophy buildings did go up in the early 90's during that wave of post Liberty 1 construction, including Liberty 2, Mellon Bank and IBX in 1990; Bell Atlantic in 1991; and 2 Commerce Square (1992).
But since then, the only office construction in Center City has been Comcast 1 and 2. I know 1 received tax breaks, did 2? Is this the first office building in CC to be constructed
without tax breaks since 1992?
As far as the design goes - it's gorgeous. It's one of those ones I wish was taller, not because we're skyscraper nerds and want everything to be taller; rather this is a real beauty and I wish it was tall enough to make more of an impact on our skyline. Regardless, this will do wonders at street level and go a long way in remaking that once seedy part of Market Street.