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1/2 Right next to the Powhatan is the Narragansett. Both were heralded by the Trib as "true examples of modern American architecture" in 1929, & this building also very clearly shows the finely detailed hand of Charles Morgan, who is credited with its decoration. Architects: Leichenko & Esser, 1928

May 8, 2025, 3:08 PM

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