One Liberty Observation Deck

One Liberty Obervation Deck
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Area 1650 Market Street, Philadelphia PA 19103
Coordinates 39°57′07″N 75°10′04″W / 39.9520°N 75.1678°W / 39.9520; -75.1678Coordinates: 39°57′07″N 75°10′04″W / 39.9520°N 75.1678°W / 39.9520; -75.1678
Status Operating
Cost
  • $19 (Adults aged 15+)
  • $10 (aged 14 & Under)
Opening date November 28, 2015
General statistics
Attraction type Observation Deck
Height 883 ft (269 m)
Duration unlimited
Visitors 17,241 (2015)
Contruction Cost 1.7 million USD
Hours Mon-Sun, 10AM–8PM
Slogan Philly From The Top
Website www.phillyfromthetop.com
Wheelchair accessible
Assistive listening available

One Liberty Place Obervation Deck also called Philly From The Top is a 883 ft Obervation deck and look out located on the 57th-floor of One Liberty Place in downtown Philadelphia.[1]

History

Comcast Center as seen from the Obervation deck

Paris-based Montparnasse 56 Group (M56) announced in 2014 that it would open an observation deck on the 57th floor of One Liberty Place.[2] The One Liberty Observation Deck, also called Philly from the Top, opened to the public on November 28, 2015.[3] The observation deck is fully enclosed and offers 360 degree panoramic views of the city from 883 feet above street level, which is the highest public access level in Philadelphia as of 2016.[4][5] The Obervation deck we opened on Saturday November 28, 2015.

It is currently (as of Nov. 2016) the tallest standing building attraction in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania.

Concept

Southwest view from the observation deck

The attraction consists of three levels, the ground floor entry area, and second floor ticketing, lobby and gift shop area and the 57 floor observation area. After you purchase your ticket you make your way to a green screen where you picture can be taken. After that you make your way forward to an elevator. After the about 30 to 40 second elevator ride which a video with surround sound plays to promote the outlook and the city as you make your way to the 57th floor. You walk out into a small gathering area with tables, seating areas and vending machines. The Obervation area goes in a circular area around the core where the elevators and restrooms are located. And throughout the look out are multiple interactive maps and other electronic tours as well as sight seeing tours.

References

  1. ↑ "OLODeck". visitphilly.com. Retrieved 2016-11-22.
  2. ↑ "Observation deck for One Liberty Place?". bizjournals.com. Philadelphia Business Journal. 2014-09-22. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  3. ↑ "Get a unique view of Philadelphia from the new One Liberty Observation Deck". buckslocalnews.com. Digital First Media. 2015-11-29. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  4. ↑ "Top Five Sky-High Vantage Points In Philadelphia". Philadelphia - Official Visitor Site - visitphilly.com. Retrieved 2016-04-27.
  5. ↑ "PA, Philly From The Top | One Liberty Observation Deck". phillyfromthetop.com. Retrieved 2016-11-27.

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