Hajoca Corporation Headquarters and Showroom

The Hajoca Corporation Headquarters and Showroom is an historic commercial building which is located in the University City neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Hajoca Corporation Headquarters and Showroom
Hajoca Corporation Headquarters and Showroom, May 2010
Hajoca Corporation Headquarters and Showroom is located in Philadelphia
Hajoca Corporation Headquarters and Showroom
Hajoca Corporation Headquarters and Showroom is located in Pennsylvania
Hajoca Corporation Headquarters and Showroom
Hajoca Corporation Headquarters and Showroom is located in the United States
Hajoca Corporation Headquarters and Showroom
Location3025 Walnut St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Coordinates39°57′9″N 75°11′8″W / 39.95250°N 75.18556°W / 39.95250; -75.18556
Arealess than one acre
Built1921, 1930
ArchitectWunder, Clarence E.
Architectural styleArt Deco
NRHP reference No.03000079[1]
Added to NRHPFebruary 27, 2003

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.[1]

History and architectural features

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The original section of this historic structure was built in 1921, and was then expanded in 1930. It is a two-story, flat-roofed building, which was designed in the Art Deco style. It is clad in limestone and features decorative brickwork.[2] The building houses WXPN radio[3] and the World Cafe Live, a live music venue dedicated to showcasing live music.

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References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ "National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania". CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Archived from the original (Searchable database) on 2007-07-21. Retrieved 2012-07-18. Note: This includes Cynthia Rose Hamilton (October 2002). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Hajoca Corporation Headquarters and Showroom" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-07-18.
  3. ^ "Directions". WXPN. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
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