Located on the corner of 33rd and Spruce Streets, this, the only surviving wing of the original chemistry complex, is the only building on campus designed by Paul Cret, Penn professor of design from 1903-1929.
Chemistry Laboratories: Cret Wing
Located on the corner of 33rd and Spruce Streets, this, the only surviving wing of the original chemistry complex, is the only building on campus designed by Paul Cret, Penn professor of design from 1903-1929.
- The main entrance to the entire Chemistry Complex (including Cret Wing) is through the 1973 Wing and is reached by a ramp on the west side of the building on 34th Street. The ramp leads to automated door operated by push plate.
- A rear entrance is accessible on the east side of the Cret and 1958 Wings next to the loading bay on 33rd Street. This entrance is adjacent to a parking/loading area and may occasionally be blocked by improperly parked cars.
The Cret Wing can be accessed by the elevator from the 1973 and 1958 Wings on floors 2, 4 and 5 only.
There are no elevators in this wing.
There are no restrooms in this wing.
The nearest accessible single-user restrooms are in the adjoining buildings: 1958 Wing on floor 1; 1973 Wing on the ground floor and floor 1.
The 1973, 1958, and Cret Wings of the Chemistry Complex connect internally on floors 2, 4, 5, and basement only. Floor 3 in Cret Wing has a locked office that restricts access between the 1958 Wing and the 1973 Wing. The elevator must be taken down to floor 2 and then back up again.