Palestra
Palestra
Regionally significant basketball arena that recalls the history of the Philadelphia area's Big Five basketball competition, in a building that forms a part of a major athletic precinct.
In 2021, the world-famous arena was enhanced with the installation of new windows and an upgraded ventilation system. The $10M renovation was completed in late summer 2021.
Palestra Location
Address
223 South 33rd Street
Philadelphia PA, 19104
Palestra
Building Code:
450
Gross Area (sq. ft.):
137,819
Phase:
Total Project Cost:
Year Built:
1926
Floors:
3
Architect:
Day & Klauder
External Links:
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Building Manager:
Keith Maurer
maurer@pobox.upenn.edu
215-573-8723
Keith Maurer
maurer@pobox.upenn.edu
215-573-8723