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Quizzical Pursuit
The Architecture Puzzler
Created by Dave Guadagni
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Solution to Last Week's Puzzler
Architecture Puzzler #174
Question
Which of the following is a real town in the Pacific Northwest of the United States?
a) Gypcrete, Montana
b) Cement, Idaho
c) Concrete, Washington
Answer
c) Concrete, Washington is a real town. In 1909, the two towns of Baker (originally called Minnehaha) and Cement City flanking the Baker River merged to form the town of Concrete. The area is known for concrete bridges, schools, and theaters and for cement manufacturing plants.
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Dave Guadagni, AIA, is an architect with Robertson/Sherwood/Architects
Quizzical Pursuit is Copyright 2003, Dave Guadagni.
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Concrete barn; an unlikely sight in the Pacific Northwest.
Photo: www.clipart.com
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