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1789-1853

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As a matter of expediency, privately held buildings such as banks and commercial buildings are purchased by the federal government for the express purpose of accommodating the needs of the Customs Service - an example being the the beautiful U.S Custom House in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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U.S. Custom House, Philadelphia, Pa.
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U.S. Custom House, Philadelphia, Pa.
Last Modified: Mar 16, 2017