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This dimension orders architectural milestones by the year each one took place. The Crystal Palace opened in 1851 and was later "destroyed by fire in 1936," Wikipedia records, two dates that alone tell most of its story. Browsing by year places a milestone in the wider timeline of architectural history.

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Era of Emergence
1671 CE 1
Origin Region
France (Paris) 1
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1. Wikipedia
Wikimedia FoundationWikipedia: Academie royale d'architecture, History
Quote, Wikipedia: Academie royale d'architecture, History
The Académie Royale d'Architecture was founded on December 30, 1671, by Louis XIV, king of France under the impulsion of Jean-Baptiste Colbert.
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