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transformation into four separate fireproof storage vaults. This two-story addition, completed in 1914, boasts a flat roof and spans 24 x 25 feet. Meticulous attention was given to ensure the addition harmonized stylistically and in its trim with the original 1871 structure. Notably, the newer bricks utilized in the addition adopt a smaller size and a common bond pattern.
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