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This 2003 photograph shows the façade of MPH Building, located at the corner of Stamford Road and Armenian Street, with its distinctive red-and-white exposed brickworks, louvred windows, tall columns and covered walkway. Built in 1908 in the Edwardian architecture style, the iconic building encompasses pediment and arched windows, and signature baroque arches. MPH Building is now called the Vanguard Building. Title devised by Library staff.
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