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Air Conditioner Boxes Motif
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Architectural box motif around air conditioners, created by James Potter, on the Doty Street side of the Beavers Insurance Building, 119 Monona Avenue (Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard as of January 19, 1987). This building was originally built for the Beavers Reserve Fund Fraternity (aka National Mutual Benefit, a fraternal life insurance society), in 1922.
November 16, 1969
Potter, James T.
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Ornamental Swag
June 29, 1975
Ornamental swag depicting fruits, flowers, and foliage tied with ribbon in the National Mutual Benefit Insurance Co. (Beaver Building) at Monona Avenue and E. Doty Street.
Heart Details on House
November 23, 1969
Home of J.V. Nemec at 3638 Johns Street, decorated with a heart motif.
Ornate Arch
January 9, 1977
An ornate arch which highlights the portico of a brick and stucco, European-motif house at 166 North Prospect Avenue.
Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall
May 16, 1971
Exterior details of the Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall (G.A.R.), at 118 Monona Avenue (Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard as of January 19, 1987).
Yost's-Kessenich's Detail
September 14, 1969
Architectural detail on the Yost's-Kessenich's building, located at 201 State Street.
Madison National Life Building
September 28, 1969
Architectural detail which creates shadow patterns on the Madison National Life Building located at 6120 University Avenue.
