My interest in windows made me think of windows that are forgotten. Gone but still present - reminders of what is gone. Would you miss a view from your window?
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The window tax was a property tax based on the number of windows in a house. It was a significant social, cultural, and architectural force in England, France and Scotland during the 18th and 19th centuries. To avoid the tax some houses from the period can be seen to have bricked-up window-spaces (ready to be glazed at a later date), as a result of the tax. It was introduced in 1696 and was repealed in 1851, 156 years after first being introduced. Spain and France both had window taxes as well for similar reasons. (from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)
Maybe it is better for some windows to be forgotten? Second life might not always be a good idea.
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