Campbell Thomas & Co.

Architecture•Preservation
Community & Transportation Planning

Horn & Hardart Building

818 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia

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Adaptive Re-Use of a Philadelphia Landmark

Campbell Thomas & Co. (CT&C) collaborated with Posel Management, the developer and owner, to renovate the building at the historic site of the first Philadelphia Horn & Hardart's Automat. The building was repurposed to feature 18 apartments on the upper floors and a medical office on the ground floor. CT&C worked with the Philadelphia Historical Commission to introduce a new entryway to the building's historic bronze and glass storefront, leading to a redesigned lobby, elevator, and stairway. The original ten-foot-high double-hung windows on the upper floors were replaced with carefully crafted replicas. Additionally, the original Automat marquee sign was meticulously restored and rewired. Apartments feature high ceilings, balconies, wood floors, and Euro-style kitchens.

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