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The result was: promoted by 97198 (talk) 23:40, 16 February 2020 (UTC)
... that the Great Hall of the Cunard Building(pictured), described as "one of New York's most magnificent—and least appreciated—public spaces", was used as a post office? Source: NY Times 1977, quote from NY Times 1991
ALT2:... that the Great Hall of the Cunard Building(pictured), described as "the largest of its kind" in the U.S. upon opening, has been compared to the waiting rooms of railroad terminals? Source: "Unusual Features Mark Plans of New Cunard Building". The Real Estate Record: Real estate record and builders' guide. 104 (5): 141. August 2, 1919.
ALT3:... that the Great Hall of New York City's Cunard Building(pictured) was used as a post office? Source: NY Times 1977. Thanks to TK421bsod for coming up with this alternate hook.
5x expanded by Epicgenius (talk). Self-nominated at 00:28, 31 January 2020 (UTC).
Moderately catchy hook, broadly interesting, which works well with the image. Nice work. The post office hooks work best for me, and ALT0 is, IMO, too long, so I am approving ALT3.
Moderately catchy hook, broadly interesting, which works well with the image. Nice work. The post office hooks work best for me, and ALT0 is, IMO, too long, so I am approving ALT3.
Gog the Mild (talk) 20:15, 1 February 2020 (UTC)