Colonial Penn Center

The corner of the Colonial Penn Center
  • The corner of the Colonial Penn Center

 The Colonial Penn Center, which houses a variety of Wharton programs, emits a powerful medieval image, dark red in color and strongly punctuated by repeated gables and a fenestrated arcade on the ground floor. This building was originally designed for Phi Kappa Psi, by Frank Rommel (1897) and Francis A. Gugert (1895), who were both members of the fraternity.

Colonial Penn Center

3641 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Building Code: 100
Year Built: 1904
Floors: 5
Architect: 1973
Other Name: Leonard Davis Institute, Colonial Penn, Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity

 The Colonial Penn Center, which houses a variety of Wharton programs, emits a powerful medieval image, dark red in color and strongly punctuated by repeated gables and a fenestrated arcade on the ground floor. This building was originally designed for Phi Kappa Psi, by Frank Rommel (1897) and Francis A. Gugert (1895), who were both members of the fraternity.

Colonial Penn Center Accessibility Map
Entrance Information
  1. From Locust Walk, there is a ramp up toward the main entrance.
Elevator Information

There is a small elevator in the building ; The elevator may not be large enough to accommodate a wheelchair: 38" by 57" with 32" opening.

Accessible Restrooms

Accessible men's restrooms are located on floors 1, 3, 4 and basement. 

Accessible women's restrooms are located on floor 2 and basement.

Building Information