The town of Ypres was totally flattened in World War 1. Afterward the entire thing was painstakingly rebuilt exactly had it had been, including the famous Cloth Hall. To this day it is a shining example of our ability to revive the past and preserve architectural heritage
Living area with Douglas Fir ceiling and massive belvederes in a waterfront residence, Bellport, New York by Studio Rick Joy (Photo: Jeff Goldberg) [1900×1717]