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New High-Rise on Site of Fatal Philly Fire; Memorial Planned
(AP) PHILADELPHIA
A luxury residential building is now open on the site of a fire that killed three Philadelphia firefighters more than a decade ago.
The Residences at the Ritz Carlton occupy the site of what was the Meridian Bank Building, across from City Hall. The three firefighters lost their lives battling a stubborn fire that gutted much of that building in February 1991.
The new high-rise is possibly the most expensive residential building in downtown Philadelphia. Prices for the 270 units start at $550,000 and go up to $12 million.
Amenities include a private gymnasium, lap pool and top-of-the-line appliances _ not to mention an incredible view of the city.
The developers say they also will erect a memorial to the three firefighters.
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Information from: WPVI-TV, http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi
Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
A luxury residential building is now open on the site of a fire that killed three Philadelphia firefighters more than a decade ago.
The Residences at the Ritz Carlton occupy the site of what was the Meridian Bank Building, across from City Hall. The three firefighters lost their lives battling a stubborn fire that gutted much of that building in February 1991.
The new high-rise is possibly the most expensive residential building in downtown Philadelphia. Prices for the 270 units start at $550,000 and go up to $12 million.
Amenities include a private gymnasium, lap pool and top-of-the-line appliances _ not to mention an incredible view of the city.
The developers say they also will erect a memorial to the three firefighters.
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Information from: WPVI-TV, http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi
Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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