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is a style of architecture that emerged in mid 20th century
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Bloomington, Indiana, house built in 1940 in the
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Knoxville, Tennessee, house built in 1939 in the
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Knoxville, Tennessee, house built in 1932 in the
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Toledo, Ohio, house built in 1961 in the Minimal Traditional style.
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