The Stunning Building In St. Louis, Missouri That Looks Just Like Hogwarts
Beth Price-Williams
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Our imagination, especially when we read, often takes us to faraway places and imaginary lands, introducing us to characters who will become lifelong friends. For decades readers and moviegoers have journeyed to a magnificent world of wizardry alongside Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley. You might even have wished you studied at Hogwarts, and you can. Well, kind of. If you happen to pass this magical building in St. Louis, you might think you’ve stumbled upon our very own Hogwarts in Missouri.
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Follow along on a walking tour of this Hogwart’s-like university:
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