The Harris Building, also known as the Laird, Schober & Company Building, is an historic

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building which is located in the Logan Square neighborhood of

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. It was added to the

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in 2001.

History and architectural features

Built between 1914 and 1915, this historic factory building is an eight-story, L-shaped, reinforced concrete building, which is clad in brick and has

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details. From 1914 to 1942, it housed Laird, Schober & Company, a manufacturer of women's, children's, and misses' shoes. It then housed a clothing manufacturer until 1985. ''Note:'' This includes It was added to the

in 2001.

References

{{National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania Industrial buildings and structures on the National Register of Historic Places in Philadelphia Industrial buildings completed in 1915 Logan Square, Philadelphia