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The Trylon and Perisphere, two modernistic structures at the New York World's Fair of 1939-1940
Photo: Trylon, Perisphere and Helicline (Samuel H. Gottscho)

This structure, built for the Great Exhibition of 1851, symbolizes the rise of modern architecture by its use of glass and steel.

Castle of Machecoul of Gilles de Rais

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1. A closed structure with walls and a roof.

   My sister lives in that apartment building.

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