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Photos by author: V. N. Dronnikoff

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1949 Tjibatoe Apartments, c. 1949–1950
Tjibatoe Apartments, c. 1949–1950

1951 Four-story building under construction, designed by V. N. Dronnikoff
Four-story building under construction, designed by V. N. Dronnikoff

1950s Electra House, designed by V. N. Dronnikoff for Minutti & Partners
Electra House, designed by V. N. Dronnikoff for Minutti & Partners

1950s Electra House, headquarters of Cable & Wireless
Electra House, headquarters of Cable & Wireless

1950s Night view of Electra House
Night view of Electra House

1950s Interocean Court
Interocean Court

1950s Five-Story Building V. N. Dronnikoff, architect
Five-Story Building V. N. Dronnikoff, architect

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