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Exterior tower, U.S. Custom House, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Exterior tower, U.S. Custom House, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Summary

Building begun in 1932 under the WPA program. Opened in 1934.
Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration.
Ritter & Shay did the final major work.
Title, date, and subject note provided by the photographer.
Credit line: Photographs in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division.
Gift; Carol M. Highsmith; 2009; (DLC/PP-2009:083).
Forms part of the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.

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2000 - 2020
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Contributors

Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-, photographer
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Library of Congress
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