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Two Gargoyles

Date: 04 25 1971
Description: Two gargoyles, imported from England, peer from beneath the roof of Leo Crowley's house at 1110 Edgewood Avenue. Architect James Law installed the stone ca...
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Stained Glass Window in Chimney

Date: 10 17 1971
Description: Exterior view of the Skelton House at 313 West Wilson Street showing a stained glass window in the red brick chimney.
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Divine Savior United Methodist Church

Date: 03 05 1972
Description: Exterior view of Divine Saviour United Methodist Church at 6402 Hammersley Road, featuring colored glass windows with redwood paneling.
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Petterson House Carvings

Date: 05 07 1972
Description: Wooden carvings of two faces (of a total of four) on the front of the L.W. Petterson house at 101 North Prospect Avenue which represent the "four ages of m...
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Gargoyle Fountain

Date: 07 02 1972
Description: A gargoyle fountain on the side of the residence of Thomas Nelson at 3403 Circle Close in Shorewood.
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Wisconsin Hall Painting

Date: 01 14 1973
Description: A folk art painting of a schoolhouse and an American flag, which was painted on boards temporarily covering a broken window at Wisconsin Hall at 126 Langdo...
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Pierce House Detail

Date: 08 05 1973
Description: Delicate design in iron at the main entrance of the Pierce House at 424 North Pinckney Street.
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Window Case

Date: 09 08 1973
Description: An ornate leaded glass window case near the front door of the Daniel Campbell residence at 125 East Gilman Street.
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North Wing of the Pierce House

Date: 12 23 1973
Description: Exterior view of the north wing of the Pierce house at 424 North Pinckney Street, featuring ornate ironwork and carved stone details a good example of Roma...
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Floral Shield Detail

Date: 01 27 1974
Description: Carved stone shield and flower detail on the exterior of the Chi Psi Lodge Fraternity house at 150 Iota Court.
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Steensland House Glass Door

Date: 03 17 1974
Description: Unique leaded glass design in the front double doors at the Steensland House (Bethel Parish Shop), 315 North Carroll Street.
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Decorative Garden Sculpture

Date: 01 19 1975
Description: 12-foot-high Cambodian warrior head sculpture in the garden at 237 Waubesa Street. It was made from concrete by the artist Sydney Boyum. Many of his scuptu...
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Concrete Garden Sculpture

Date: 01 26 1975
Description: Concrete figures of Smokey the Bear and a comical bust in an otherwise Oriental garden at 237 Waubesa Street. These are scuptures made by the artist Sydney...
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1328 Williamson Street

Date: 07 03 1976
Description: 1328 Williamson Street, decorated with psychedelic art. Studio and home of artist Ginny Tricamo.
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Tiny Sculpture

Date: 01 23 1977
Description: A small sculpture of a girl with little ducks on the front steps of the house at 211 North Prospect Avenue.
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Carved Wood Window Frame

Date: 02 06 1977
Description: A window frame decorated with ornate carved wood, 115 Ely Place, in a Madison landmark known as the Charles E. Buell House.
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House Details

Date: 04 10 1977
Description: A wooden gable on a house at 1724 Jefferson Street ornamented with octagonal shingles, intricately carved brackets, and decorative, carved squares.
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1254 Rutledge Street

Date: 05 08 1977
Description: Exterior view of a house at 1254 Rutledge Street which displays several examples of handcrafted detail including crab-like carved woodwork, open gables, an...
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Governor's Conference Room

Date: 04 1991
Description: Governor's Conference Room in the Wisconsin State Capitol before restoration returned it to the original exposed cherry wood.
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Marble Frieze

Date: 04 1991
Description: Detail of carved marble frieze in a side panel by the Governor's Conference Room fireplace in the Wisconsin State Capitol.

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