G. Fred DiBona Jr. Building, Philadelphia

#469 among attractions in Philadelphia

Postmodern architecture

G. Fred DiBona Jr. Building location map

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Facts and practical information

The G. Fred DiBona Jr. Building, formerly known as the Blue Cross-Blue Shield Tower or IBX Tower, is a skyscraper in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania housing the headquarters of Independence Blue Cross. The tower, built between 1988 and 1990, was designed by WZMH Architects, who also designed the CN Tower in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It was renamed in 2005 after the company's president and CEO, who died of a brain tumor. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 39°57'14"N, 75°10'19"W

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Center City (Logan Square)Philadelphia United States

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Day trips

G. Fred DiBona Jr. Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mütter Museum, Liberty Place, Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, Comcast Center.

~1300 ftW
Medical history and pathology on display
Mütter Museum, Philadelphia
7 min walk • The Mütter Museum, located in the heart of Philadelphia, is an extraordinary institution dedicated to medical history. This unique museum, part of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, is renowned for its vast collection of anatomical specimens, models,...
~1290 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Architecture
Liberty Place, Philadelphia
7 min walk • Liberty Place is an iconic commercial hub nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, United States. This shopping center, a distinctive feature of the city's skyline, offers a vibrant mix of retail, dining, and entertainment options.
~1110 ftN
Family-friendly natural history museum
Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, Philadelphia
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University stands as a beacon of scientific inquiry and education. Established in 1812, this prestigious institution is America’s oldest natural history museum and is renowned for its...
~1060 ftE
William Penn, Postmodern architecture
Comcast Center, Philadelphia
6 min walk • The Comcast Center, soaring above the skyline of Philadelphia, is an emblematic skyscraper that defines the city's modern architectural landscape. Standing at 975 feet, it is the tallest building in Philadelphia and the state of Pennsylvania.
~1230 ftS
Park
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
6 min walk • Rittenhouse Square is the name of both a public park and the surrounding neighborhood that is also referred to as Rittenhouse in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
~830 ftNE
Church
Arch Street Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia
5 min walk • Arch Street Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian Church at 1724 Arch Street, located between the two Comcast skyscrapers in the Logan Square neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~1150 ftE
Observation decks and towers
One Liberty Observation Deck, Philadelphia
6 min walk • One Liberty Observation Deck, also called Philly From The Top, was an 883 ft high observation deck located on the 57th floor of One Liberty Place in Center City, Philadelphia. As of September 2021 the deck is closed permanently as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
~1320 ftW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia, Philadelphia
7 min walk • The First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia is a Unitarian Universalist congregation located at 2125 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As a regional Community Center it sponsors cultural, educational, civic, wellness and spiritual activities.
0.4 miS
Museum, Specialty museum, Art gallery
Philadelphia Art Alliance, Philadelphia
10 min walk • The Philadelphia Art Alliance at University of the Arts is a multidisciplinary arts center located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood.
0.4 miSE
Museum, Art gallery
The Print Center, Philadelphia
11 min walk • The Print Center is a nonprofit gallery located in Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia. Originally known as The Print Club, the gallery's mission is to "encourage the growth and understanding of photography and printmaking as vital contemporary arts through exhibitions, publications and educational programs".
~1020 ftN
Church, Romanesque architecture
Saint Clement's Church, Philadelphia
5 min walk • Saint Clement's Church is a historic Anglo-Catholic parish in Logan Square, Center City, Philadelphia. It is part of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania. The church, designed by architect John Notman, was built in 1856.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to G. Fred DiBona Jr. Building?

Nearby attractions include Jenkins Law Library, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Naval Square, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Schuylkill, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Commerce Square, Philadelphia (4 min walk).

How to get to G. Fred DiBona Jr. Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to G. Fred DiBona Jr. Building:

Tram

19th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (1 min walk)
22nd Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (7 min walk)

Bus

Walnut St & 19th St • Lines: 12, 9 (7 min walk)

Train

Suburban Station (7 min walk)
Philadelphia 30th Street Station (15 min walk)

Metro

15th Street • Lines: Mfl (9 min walk)
City Hall • Lines: Bsl (12 min walk)