Chemistry Library - Chem 1973 Wing

Chemistry Library building
  • Chemistry Library building

A massive reinforced-concrete frame infilled with panels of Flemish-bond brickwork to convey the serious purpose of modern scientific work. The 1973 Wing contains the Chemistry Library.

Chemistry Library - Chem 1973 Wing

231 South 34th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Building Code: 70
Year Built: 1973
Floors: 8

A massive reinforced-concrete frame infilled with panels of Flemish-bond brickwork to convey the serious purpose of modern scientific work. The 1973 Wing contains the Chemistry Library.

Chemistry Laboratories: 1973 Wing Accessibility Map
Entrance Information
  1. The main entrance is on the west side of the building on 34th Street. The ramp leads to automated door operated by push plate. 
  2. 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.
Elevator Information

There are two elevators located just inside the entrance that access all floors

Accessible Restrooms

Accessible single user restrooms are located on the ground floor (G2-74; G3, restricted access) and floor 1. There are men's and women's restrooms on floors 2, 3, 4, and 5, each with an accessible stall within. Note: Some doorways may be too narrow for wheelchair access into the restroom.

Building Information

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. The 1973 Wing connects internally to the Vagelos Laboratories on floors 2, 3, 4, and 5 only.