The facility opened in 1939, and it marked the first time that the major portions of the government were put under one roof. The catch is that the date for the opening was supposed to be September 2, and the Germans spoiled that plan by invading Poland and starting World War II the day before. The formal ceremony was delayed until 1940. Luckily the area wasn't a primary target for enemy forces during the war.
The First Minister and his deputy work out of this building and most of the key decisions are made here. The building stands on the former site of a prison, which prompts an interesting story. The graves of ten murderers are still in place, buried under the car park of the complex.
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