National Register of Historic Places

Mulford Building

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Listed
August 19, 2004
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
04000882

About this property

The Mulford Building is an historic, light manufacturing, loft building in the Spring Garden neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2004. Built between 1912 and 1913, this historic structure is a nine-story, steel-frame building that is clad in brick. Designed in the Classical Revival style, it measures 400 by 100 feet (122 by 30 m). A four-story addition was built in 1934. It originally housed clothing manufacturers, until purchased by the H. K. Mulford Company, pharmaceutical manufacturers, in 1918, which occupied the building until 1963, after which it again housed clothing manufacturers. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.

Location

640 N. Broad St.
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
39.96604, -75.17362

Categories

ARCHITECTUREHEALTH/MEDICINE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Mulford Building listed on the National Register?

Mulford Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 19, 2004.

What type of historic resource is Mulford Building?

Mulford Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Mulford Building?

The period of significance for Mulford Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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