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Trump signs executive order insisting on classical architecture in government buildings

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Posted by Fred 2020-12-24 00:00|| || Front Page|| [13 views ] Top

#1 Several decades ago the University of Oklahoma took a second look at some of the newer buildings. One monstrosity was called the "Waring Blender" for it's *ahem* impact on the skyline. They decided that all new constructions needed to be Cherokee Gothic or at least harmonize with the old style using a red brick with cream colored stone trim.

The overall view has much improved...

Posted by magpie 2020-12-24 01:14|| 2020-12-24 01:14|| Front Page Top

#2 ^Hi magpie, long time.

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2020-12-24 02:33|| 2020-12-24 02:33|| Front Page Top

#3 I hope the Bill also includes selling all the non-classical GIVERnment buildings.

Posted by Airandee 2020-12-24 06:49|| 2020-12-24 06:49|| Front Page Top

#4 I wonder if anybody has done a study on the effect ugly business buildings has on the people who have to work in them ?

Posted by Phinetch Wherese4624 2020-12-24 08:38|| 2020-12-24 08:38|| Front Page Top

#5 Soviet Concrete Blocks

Posted by Frank G 2020-12-24 08:47|| 2020-12-24 08:47|| Front Page Top

#6 Take a look at the State Department's 23rd Street entrance and you will comprehend why the neo-Egyptian movement lasted less than a decade.

Posted by b 2020-12-24 09:22|| 2020-12-24 09:22|| Front Page Top

#7 Classical Architecture is a style created by white men, ergo rayciss.

I demand all government buildings be built out of sticks and hay covered in mud.

Posted by Bob Grorong1136 2020-12-24 13:32|| 2020-12-24 13:32|| Front Page Top

#8 ^ already started - see the new Smithsonian African-American Museum on the Mall

Posted by Bigfoot B. Hayes6040 2020-12-24 13:38|| 2020-12-24 13:38|| Front Page Top

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