Causes of Post Office collapse blamed on flawed plans
A historic note suggests the New York Post Office building failure arose from insufficient consideration of the building's intended use. Alterations after poor design are said to entail major danger, underscoring the need for proper initial planning to prevent tragic outcomes.
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