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What type of architecture is prominently featured on Boston College's main campus?

  • Collegiate Gothic

  • Romanesque

  • Modernist

  • Georgian

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Boston College's main campus features some of the earliest examples of collegiate gothic architecture in North America. This architectural style is characterized by its use of pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses, which give the buildings a distinct and historic appearance.
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