The Palácio Monroe was originally built in the U.S. city of St. Louis to act as the Brazilian Pavilion during the 1904 World’s Fair. Following the World’s Fair, the building was dismantled and transported in cargo ships to Rio de Janeiro, where it was rebuilt in 1906.
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Palácio Monroe was demolished in 1976. The building was torn down to make way for new developments in the area. OF COURSE IT WAS