If you construct a headquarters with enough tactical durability in 1921, you might actually earn a permanent spot in the history books. This limestone operation sports a sharp Art Deco uniform that manages to look authoritative without breaking a sweat.
The original structure breached the ground in 1921 before undergoing a major expansion in 1930. It functions as a two-story, flat-roofed tactical position reinforced with limestone and decorative brickwork. This structure proved so sturdy that it successfully secured a position on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.
In the old days, this base served as the Hajoca Corporation Headquarters and Showroom. It was a fortress of pure commerce and business. The site held its ground in the University City neighborhood of Philadelphia while the rest of the world marched forward.
Modern operations have replaced the corporate suits with a different kind of noise. The building now houses WXPN and World Cafe Live. It has successfully completed its transition from a showroom for goods to a front line for live sound.
Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons
Written by Kyle McLonely
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