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What is Haughwaut's building known for?

  1. Hosting annual art exhibitions

  2. First building with air conditioning

  3. Selling the Lincoln's their china and silverware for the White House

  4. Groundbreaking sustainable architecture

The correct answer is: Selling the Lincoln's their china and silverware for the White House

Haughwaut's building is known for selling the Lincolns their china and silverware for the White House. This historical fact is a unique and significant aspect of the building's legacy. Options A, B, and D do not accurately represent what Haughwaut's building is known for and are therefore incorrect.