Philadelphia Apartments - Packard Motor Car Bulding

The early 20th century was an era of new prosperity for Philadelphia. Businesses flourished, the downtown district became the center of attention and mass transit made the city more accessible than ever. The popular new automobile was becoming an affordable luxury and people flocked to the auto dealerships located along Broad Street to see the new models.

The dealerships were lavish temples, and the showroom of the Packard Motor Car Company, built in 1910 at 317 N. Broad Street, was a prime example. Packard commissioned acclaimed mid-western architect, Albert Kahn, to create a building that would be unrivaled in Philadelphia. From the limestone and terracotta trim on the exterior to the majestic two-story lobby inside, the Packard was designed to be the model of excellence.

In 1985, prominent urban restorers, Historic Landmarks For Living, acquired the property and spent millions to transform it into a distinctive high-rise of 151 luxury apartments. Great care was taken to preserve the significant architectural features of the past and blend them with modern amenities. Step inside the award-winning, restored grand lobby and you’ll see the exquisite details still in place, complemented with contemporary furnishings and a full-size neon sculpture of a vintage Packard Motorcar. The dramatic design continues on every level, where curved hallways lead to creatively designed apartments featuring airy window walls, spacious floor plans and almost every amenity imaginable.

The name that once symbolized uncompromising style, class and comfort now endures as a landmark for luxury living. It’s no wonder the Packard Motorcar Building is one of the most preferred residences in town!

Get more information by calling our Philadelphia Apartment Rental Leasing Office:
Telephone: 215.351.0930

Philadelphia Apartments - Packard Motor Car Bulding

The early 20th century was an era of new prosperity for Philadelphia. Businesses flourished, the downtown district became the center of attention and mass transit made the city more accessible than ever. The popular new automobile was becoming an affordable luxury and people flocked to the auto dealerships located along Broad Street to see the new models.

The dealerships were lavish temples, and the showroom of the Packard Motor Car Company, built in 1910 at 317 N. Broad Street, was a prime example. Packard commissioned acclaimed mid-western architect, Albert Kahn, to create a building that would be unrivaled in Philadelphia. From the limestone and terracotta trim on the exterior to the majestic two-story lobby inside, the Packard was designed to be the model of excellence.

In 1985, prominent urban restorers, Historic Landmarks For Living, acquired the property and spent millions to transform it into a distinctive high-rise of 151 luxury apartments. Great care was taken to preserve the significant architectural features of the past and blend them with modern amenities. Step inside the award-winning, restored grand lobby and you’ll see the exquisite details still in place, complemented with contemporary furnishings and a full-size neon sculpture of a vintage Packard Motorcar. The dramatic design continues on every level, where curved hallways lead to creatively designed apartments featuring airy window walls, spacious floor plans and almost every amenity imaginable.

The name that once symbolized uncompromising style, class and comfort now endures as a landmark for luxury living. It’s no wonder the Packard Motorcar Building is one of the most preferred residences in town!

Get more information by calling our Philadelphia Apartment Rental Leasing Office:
Telephone: 215.351.0930

Earthlink Bids Philly Adieu

Barring last-minute heroics, EarthLink will end its municipal Wi-Fi work in Philadelphia in June as part of its effort to get out of the muni Wi-Fi business.

The Philly deployment had less than 6,000 subscribers and the city government had bowed out long ago. EarthLink, which has said it has spent more than $20 million on the deployment, has filed a federal lawsuit asking that its future responsibility be limited to $1 million as specified in its original agreement with Philadelphia.

EarthLink has been turning over its muni Wi-Fi networks to city governments or otherwise extracting itself from various deployments since late last year. It recently pulled out of New Orleans and turned over networks to Corpus Chisti, Texas, and Milpitas, Calif. Other deployments, in San Francisco and Sacremento, never got beyond the planning stage.

That leaves Anaheim, Calif., as its last Wi-Fi deployment. It's still negotiating its exit there with city officials.

New CEO Rolla Huff has refocuces the company on its ISP business, receiving judos from Wall Street for putting it on the road to profitability.

This may put a damper on some who use free Wi-Fi networks frequently. Many apartments, lofts, and other living communities provide free wireless, and soon, may be losing the privaledge. If you are looking for free wireless in downtown Philadelphia, head to the Packard Motorcar Building. Historic landmarks is proud to offer free Wi-Fi it the common area of the building.

Earthlink Bids Philly Adieu

Barring last-minute heroics, EarthLink will end its municipal Wi-Fi work in Philadelphia in June as part of its effort to get out of the muni Wi-Fi business.

The Philly deployment had less than 6,000 subscribers and the city government had bowed out long ago. EarthLink, which has said it has spent more than $20 million on the deployment, has filed a federal lawsuit asking that its future responsibility be limited to $1 million as specified in its original agreement with Philadelphia.

EarthLink has been turning over its muni Wi-Fi networks to city governments or otherwise extracting itself from various deployments since late last year. It recently pulled out of New Orleans and turned over networks to Corpus Chisti, Texas, and Milpitas, Calif. Other deployments, in San Francisco and Sacremento, never got beyond the planning stage.

That leaves Anaheim, Calif., as its last Wi-Fi deployment. It's still negotiating its exit there with city officials.

New CEO Rolla Huff has refocuces the company on its ISP business, receiving judos from Wall Street for putting it on the road to profitability.

This may put a damper on some who use free Wi-Fi networks frequently. Many apartments, lofts, and other living communities provide free wireless, and soon, may be losing the privaledge. If you are looking for free wireless in downtown Philadelphia, head to the Packard Motorcar Building. Historic landmarks is proud to offer free Wi-Fi it the common area of the building.