The Monadnock Building is a sixteen-story tower of dark, austere brick that rises like a sheer cliff face from the sidewalk. It is famous for its lack of exterior ornament, a design choice that defied the architectural trends of eighteen ninety-one. At its base, the masonry walls are six feet thick to support the immense weight of the structure, making it the tallest load-bearing brick building ever constructed.
Monadnock Building
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