August 21, 2026
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PMC Property group has proposed building a 31-story residential tower at the site of the Walnut Street warehouse adorned with a mural celebrating the history of the Philadelphia Phillies.
A prominent Phillies mural on the side of a Walnut Street warehouse could be torn down under a proposed plan to construct a 31-story apartment building that overlooks the Schuylkill River.
Muralist David McShane's artwork has adorned a wall on the warehouse at 200-10 S. 24th St. since 2015, when he was commissioned for a project that highlights different eras in Phillies history. The mural features icons including Mike Schmidt, Tug McGraw, Brad Lidge and Carlos Ruiz, among others, and has elements depicting each of the team's four major ballparks over the years.
The mural is highly visible to anyone crossing the Walnut Street Bridge, walking along the Schuylkill River Trail or driving along Interstate 76.
The development proposal was presented Thursday night at a meeting of the Center City Residents Association. PMC Property Group, the largest apartment developer in the city, seeks to build a 372-unit tower that would include 118 parking spaces and a pool. Renderings of the project were shared with the Inquirer, which reported the mural likely would need to come down if the plan moves forward in its current form.
The existing building is a parking garage and storage facility. PMC Property Group does not currently own the building. At Thursday's meeting, the developer said its proposal could become a joint venture.
The project would require a zoning variance to switch the property from industrial and commercial use only to the more expansive CMX-5 zoning designation that allows for residential and commercial uses. The developer plans to seek legislative approval for the zoning change from City Council President Kenyatta Johnson, whose district covers the site. Johnson's support could be influenced by whether the Center City Residents Association wants to see the project built.
Attorney Adam Laver of Blank Rome, which represents the developer, told residents he expects the project would take about 2 1/2 years to complete. Laver said the developer would be open to working with CCRA to determine whether McShane's mural can be salvaged.
McShane has been with Mural Arts Philadelphia for more than 30 years. His first major commission in the city was his tribute to Jackie Robinson, painted in 1997 on a building at 2803 N. Broad St., just north of Lehigh Avenue. Some of his other murals include a pair of paintings that commemorate the Eagles' two Super Bowl victories at the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame in Northeast Philadelphia and a boxing mural at 1314 N. Broad St. that depicts Muhammad Ali, Joe Frasier and George Foreman.
