New England's Most Famous College Town Is Home To 'The Ugliest Building In America'
New England's college towns are often marvels of postcard-worthy architecture, but one recognizable university boasts the "Ugliest Building in America."
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New England's college towns are often marvels of postcard-worthy architecture, but one recognizable university boasts the "Ugliest Building in America."
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