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Historic treatment

This approach to a historic building project permits the removal of a 1930's rear extension to a mid-19th century brick rowhouse, while retaining materials from the most significant period in the property's history. Choose one:
A. Preservation
B. Rehabilitation
C. Restoration
D. Reconstruction
AnswerC. Restoration

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