PECO Building
| Industry | Energy |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Philadelphia Energy Company (PECo) |
| Headquarters | Philadelphia , United States |
| Parent | Exelon Corporation |
The PECO Building is a modernist style office skyscraper situated in Center City, Philadelphia. It functions as the main headquarters for the PECO Energy Company, previously known as the Philadelphia Energy Company (PECo), which later became part of the Exelon Corporation. Positioned at 2301 Market Street near the Schuylkill River, this structure rises to a height of 27 floors.
Overview
The architectural firm Harbeson, Hough, Livingston & Larson designed the PECO Building, which comprises two adjoining sections. The North section, constructed in 1916, stands 96 feet tall and measures 380 feet in length and 196 feet in width. The South section, finished in 1970, reaches 384 feet in height with dimensions of 165 by 67 feet. A notable characteristic of the building is its electronic signage system called the , which displays news updates and messages relevant to the community.
Crown Lights
Since July 4, 1976, the Crown Lights have served as a distinctive element of the building. Originally featuring 2,600 amber-colored bulbs that showed scrolling text, this system was upgraded on July 4, 2009, to a full-color LED display that is more energy efficient. Following a four-month downtime in November 2020, the lights underwent enhancements to improve pixel density from 25 to 39 pixels per inch. The display spans 38 feet in height and extends 148 feet along both the North and South facades, with an additional length of 71 feet on the East and West sides.