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Given its rich history, Massachusetts has a lot of iconic buildings throughout the state. It's known for having some structures that are synonymous with American history, for that matter. However, there are some buildings in Massachusetts that haven't been so lucky to become such a structure. In fact, you almost want to forget them when you see them. That seems to be the case with what is now known as the most unsightly building in Massachusetts.

The home adjacent to the McDonald's on West Housatonic St. in Pittsfield was recently demolished. It had a red "X" on it for years, but that is not the reason for the X. Driving around Massachusetts over the years, every once in awhile I would come across a home or a building that looked dilapidated or at least vacant that displayed a red on white "X" or a white on red "X&

This may not seem like the sexiest fun fact in the world. But it is unique given the size of Pittsfield's tallest building. The city isn't exactly known for its skyscrapers as it certainly does not have any. However, its tallest building is most certainly over twice the size of its second tallest in height.