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rfp-drawing-A101.pdf
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SHEET A-101 · ARCH C · ISSUE FOR BIDSCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"
Floor plan · Level 1
NORTHLINE BUILDERS
TITLE BLOCK
ClientHarbor View LLC
ProjectHarbor View Residences
OwnerHV-88421
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NORTHLINE BUILDERS
Client: Harbor View LLC
Project: Harbor View Residences
Owner ID: HV-88421
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