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Originally Posted by PacoMartin
Palo Alto's history dates back to 1940 as Mexico City was first exploding in population.
London's urbanization began in the 18th century and the city first passed one million in early 19th century. In the Victorian era they began the so called "slum clearance" which wiped out the residences of the poor. Today the wealth of the "crown estate" is built on the magnificent streets constructed in that era.
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Yeah, it was rapid. I also believe it was the first city to exceed a population of a million people since ancient Rome.