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hlthe2b

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2. I think this is a place that is necessary to see in person to appreciate...

Reply to Swede (Original post)

Wed May 13, 2026, 09:26 AM

May 13

All the photos I've seen of the building, so far seem, well, difficult to appreciate. (granted, I adore Obama and am no architect, but still--very unusual)

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A post reposted by Barack Obama on Bluesky. [View all] Swede May 13 OP

K&R spanone May 13 #1

I think this is a place that is necessary to see in person to appreciate... hlthe2b May 13 #2

It is a moody building due to the stone facade newdeal2 May 13 #3

Built to withstand the turmoil to come!! Nt Hope22 May 13 #4

I don't like the architecture either. live love laugh May 13 #8

I hope to visit soon FakeNoose May 13 #5

I will be going there someday! kimbutgar May 13 #6

Obama's presidency was scandal and corruption-free SpankMe May 13 #7

Excuse me?? progressoid May 13 #10

Giving up on visiting Seattle some years ago; I've visited all the US cities I've wanted to except Chicago... electric_blue68 May 13 #9