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and mass characterize Brutalism, a popular style in the
mid-Twentieth Century. The style was named for the
"brutal" effect of the buildings—exposed concrete,
no skin, rough surface, and/or visible structure. The former
York County National Bank Building on East Market Street was
originally constructed in the Romanesque Revival
Style, but
"Brutalized" in subsequent years.
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