Art Deco

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PENNSYLVANIA

Royer Pharmacy
Ephrata, PA
The Royer Pharmacy building was constructed from 1937-1938 and the business is still open. I understand the sign is backlit at night - does anyone have a photo of this? They have a newer location in Lancaster, PA.

Our Lady of Loreto Church
Philadelphia, PA
Market Street National Bank
Philadelphia, PA
The Our Lady of Loreto Church was dedicated in 1938. The Art Moderne building features cast stone panels and a tile mural of the Madonna and Child surrounded by putti and aircraft. The church has been closed since 2003. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2.

The Market Street National Bank was built in 1929. The building is now occupied by the Marriott Residence Inn.

Post Office
Erie, PA
Farmers National Bank
Bloomsburg, PA
The streamline moderne Post Office was built in 1946 and originally housed Isaac Baker Menswear. It features extensive use of glass block and multiple display windows. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2.

The Farmers National Bank was built in 1941, replacing their earlier building on the same site.

Tyco Electronics
Harrisburg, PA
This Art Deco building now houses Tyco Electronics. I don't know what was here originally. Tyco moved here in 1951. The building looks 1930s or 1940s.

Jacob Mayer Building
Easton, PA
The Jacob Mayer Building is located on the town square. It originally housed a clothing store and appears to be from the 1930s. There was originally a nice Art Deco clock over the entrance. For more, see this website.

Easton National Bank
Easton, PA
The Easton National Bank was built in 1929. The building is currently occupied by the Bank St. Annex which is used for wedding receptions and other special events. For more, see their website.

Allegheny County Airport
West Mifflin, PA
The Allegheny County Airport was built from 1929-1931. Additional wings were added in 1936. For more, see this website.

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