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Hall
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Definition
A large, open room or space, often used for public gathering, circulation, or display. Halls can be simple or ornately decorated and range from modest entrance halls to grand civic halls.
Example
Grand Central Terminal's Main Concourse in New York (1913) is a monumental hall with soaring arched ceiling, skylights, and ornate detailing.