Lerner Center

Music Building as seen from the corner
  • Music Building as seen from the corner

Originally built in 1890 as an orphanage, the Lerner Center (formerly known as the Music Building) was purchased by the University in the early 1900's. 

 

Lerner Center

201 South 34th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Building Code: 365
Gross Area (sq. ft.): 29,364
Phase: Completed
Year Built: 1892
Floors: 4
Architect: Cope & Stewardson / Ann Beha Architects
Other Name: Music Building, Foulke Long Institute

Originally built in 1890 as an orphanage, the Lerner Center (formerly known as the Music Building) was purchased by the University in the early 1900's. 

 

A modern renovation resulted in an expanded facility that reflects the needs of the Music department and restored the historic structure. The addition to the east houses faculty offices, classrooms, and practice rooms.