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In essence, once it was legally deeded over from the United States Army to the city sometime in 1974, this building became the city in that it reportedly houses between 75 and 80 percent of the permanent and seasonal population. The fourteen-story structure includes 196 condominiums. Residents are allowed to make use of the space in the main basement as well. under the main building. Each individual condo owner is provided a specific storage area to keep anything he or she is not able (or chooses not to) keep inside his or her actual condominium.
The Begich Towers also includes almost all of the expected municipal essentials. Most of the basic city functions can be found on the first floor. In fact, within the building one will not only find the city offices but also a church, a clinic, a convenience store, the police station, a post office, a school, and a grocery store as well.
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