1873 – Design for Parliament, Berlin, Germany
Architect: Robert Kerr Published in The Architect, May 31st 1873. Unsuccessful competition entry.
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Architect: Robert Kerr Published in The Architect, May 31st 1873. Unsuccessful competition entry.
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