Treehouses and mansions: In the shadow of the fence
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The rust-red U.S. fence along the Mexican border has inspired various quirky architectural structures, from a frontier-themed mansion to a humble treehouse with uninterrupted views across the Californian scrubland.
A girl climbs stairs near a section of the fence separating Mexico and the United States, in Tijuana, Mexico, Feb. 20, 2017.
A girl climbs stairs near a section of the fence separating Mexico and the United States, in Tijuana, Mexico, Feb. 20, 2017.