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Robert C. Weaver Federal Building

The Robert C. Weaver Federal Building (formerly HUD), east side and plaza.

Completed in 1968, The Robert C. Weaver Federal Building is a US government-owned office building in southwest DC by architect Marcel Breuer. Its Brutalist style, like Brutalism can do, has proved polarizing. Formerly the home of the Department of Housing

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Reliance Building

Hey, it’s the Reliance Building. The Reliance Building has both a great story and an important place in the history of Chicago skyscrapers. Elevator entrepreneur & real estate mogul William Hale hired Daniel Burnham & John Root to build him

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Welcome to an old school internet party - no ads, no newsletters, nothing to sell, no affiliated links. Just a nerd posting nerdy things for other nerds. Enjoy!

So this website is mainly about the pretty pictures. There's a little writing for context, but follow the links in the Further Reading section at the bottom of the page if you want more details.

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