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Building Sophia's Dream House
A young girl can’t play in the sun—so Consolidated Construction built her a playhouse. Thanks to their work, today she has it made in the shade.
By Ken Budd
January 25, 2024
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by Ken Budd
Ken Budd is a writer and editor based in Washington, D.C. He is the author of a memoir, “The Voluntourist.”
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