Pre-war
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The term pre-war is often used for the period before the outbreak of World War II, i.e. before 1939 or 1940. However, the term is usually applied to the most recent or significant war in a culture's history. See also: Post-war
For a discussion of this time period see:
- Aftermath of World War I
- Events preceding World War II in Europe
- Events preceding World War II in Asia
- Causes of World War II
In real estate the term refers to buildings from the (late) 1930s in the Functionalist or Art Deco styles.