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 Time for a Rededicated World War I Memorial
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Steven W. Semes
 Spanish Interlude
"The award of this year's Richard Driehaus Prize to Spanish architect Rafael Manzano Martos is notable ... for his work in the restoration of historic monuments and – significantly – the addition in similar style of new work in historic settings."
Dan Cooper
 Montauk McMansions
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Rudy Christian
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"Part of the problem is a lack of networking among organizations.... Instead, for the most part, we're preaching to the choir."
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