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Math/Physics/Astronomy Library

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Closed | Library Hours

Phone:

215-898-8173

Email:

mpalib@pobox.upenn.edu

Location:

3N1 David Rittenhouse Laboratory
209 South 33rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6317
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Accessibility

David Rittenhouse Laboratory entrance: 209 South 33rd Street

The building can be accessed on the 33rd Street (west) side, through the door at the top of the ramp and just left of the main entrance to the lobby. The door is automated and activated by a card swipe; coordinate access via your PennCard with the building administrator. This entrance is level with the elevator.

Accessible Entrance

Math-Physics-Astronomy Library: Diagram of accessible entrance

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