Built in 1929 for N.W. Ayer and son, the country’s first advertising agency, The Ayer stands as a monument to the power of mass communication and the age of art deco. The buildings purity of line and dynamic form set a precedent for the modern elegance of it’s expansive, open interiors. Its majestic exteriors and breathtaking public spaces are distinguished by a collection of Egyptian-inspired sculptures, decorative motifs, and friezes that speak to the ideals of the arts and express the exquisite geometry of the age. Located at the vibrant nexus of Society Hill, Old City, and Center City, The Ayer overlooks the 6.4 acre washington square-one of five laid out by William Penn in 1682. As in 1929, The Ayer of today exists in resolute harmony with its environment-a tribute to the enduring power of urban renaissance and an unsurpassed residential opportunity.