{
  "id": 1298591,
  "title": "Lincoln's Crooked House was nearly demolished; hidden timber frame saved it",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/lincolns-crooked-house-was-nearly-demolished-hidden-timber-frame",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T14:35:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/in-1933-lincolns-crooked-house-was-marked-for-demolition-work-revealed-a-hidden-timber-framed-building-behind-its-brick-faade-and-saved-it-today-it-is-one-of-the-cathedral-quarters-most-photographed-buildings/articleshow/133277131.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "In the midst of a demolition in 1933, builders stumbled upon a remarkable 16th-century timber-framed structure known as the Wonky House. This architectural gem narrowly evaded obliteration and has since undergone conservation efforts to rectify damage caused by death-watch beetles and previous poor repairs. Thanks to significant funding, extensive restoration will soon provide unique holiday…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "USS Abraham Lincoln’s ‘grueling deployment’: Trump says it was ‘not nearly long enough’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/uss-abraham-lincolns-grueling-deployment-trump-says-it-was-not-nearly",
        "published": "2026-08-15T14:02:31.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}