Epilogue

Italy’s entrance into World War II in June 1940 led to a near-total slowdown in the construction of architectural works in the public sector. During the first months of the conflict, however, there was selective mobilization in order to minimize production problems as much as possible.¹ Work continued on some important building sites, although progress was slow. In November 1940, the Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana was inaugurated at the E42. In July 1941, the rough structures of the Palazzo dei Ricevimenti e dei Congressi were tested.² That same year also saw the completion of the buildings that formed the perimeter