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In the mid-1910s, the federal government acquired land on
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began to appropriate funds for additional land acquisition in 1927, and the land purchases took several years to complete. Construction of additional buildings began in the late 1920s, with completion nearly complete by 1931. The
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occurring in several brothels and hotels in the area. The area was completely rebuilt during the construction of the
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