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Art Deco Detail

Date: 08 18 1974
Description: Art Deco details on the exterior of the Reitan-Lerdahl and Company insurance building.
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Gargoyle on Capitol Theatre

Date: 08 25 1974
Description: A gargoyle is the centerpiece in this ornate stilted arch design above the marquee of the Capitol Theatre at 213 State Street.
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Lutheran Memorial Church

Date: 09 01 1974
Description: Exterior of the Lutheran Memorial Church at 1021 University Avenue featuring decorated Gothic ornamentation.
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Capitol Theatre Corner Decoration

Date: 09 08 1974
Description: Elaborate carved ornamentation decorates this corner of the Capitol Theatre at 213 State Street.
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Angel and Wings Detail

Date: 09 15 1974
Description: Carved stone angel and wings detail on the exterior of the Lutheran Memorial Church at 1021 University Avenue.
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Egyptian Revival Bird Detail

Date: 09 29 1974
Description: Carved bird in Egyptian Revival design above the entrance to the Levitan Building at 15 West Main Street.
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Chimney Pots

Date: 10 20 1974
Description: Three chimney pots atop a stone chimney on a house at 415 North Carroll Street.
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Terra Cotta Detail

Date: 10 27 1974
Description: Decorative terra cotta details on the exterior front of the Schlimgen Building at 1327 University Avenue.
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Pediment over Window

Date: 11 10 1974
Description: A "broken" pediment over a window on a Madison building. This style is typical of pediments developed in the baroque period.
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Bas-Relief on Madison Business College

Date: 11 17 1974
Description: A stone bas-relief of an announcer adorns the entrance to Madison Business College at 215 West Washington Avenue. This building used to house WKOW radio an...
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Corbels Detail

Date: 11 24 1974
Description: Detail showing projecting brackets, known as corbels, on a building at 2709 Sommers Avenue. Corbels reflect an Italianate Gothic style more commonly associ...
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Cut Stone Detail

Date: 12 15 1974
Description: Ornate cut stone detail over the entrance to a University of Wisconsin building at 525 University Avenue.
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Swag Detail

Date: 12 29 1974
Description: Renaissance style detail known as swag, which is a stone, wood, or plaster design depicting decorative items tied together. This detail is seen on the exte...
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Mini-Rooftop on a House

Date: 01 05 1975
Description: A peculiar mini-rooftop featuring a classical triangular pediment on a house at 124 North Baldwin Street.
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Wing Detail

Date: 01 12 1975
Description: A wing design, possibly carved in stone, above the entrance of the building at 149 South Blair Street. The building was originally the North Western Railro...
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Art Deco Details

Date: 02 05 1975
Description: Art Deco design on the exterior of the Harry S. Manchester store at 2 East Mifflin Street. Art Deco emphasized simplicity of design and drew on Egyptian, I...
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Architectural Outriggers

Date: 02 09 1975
Description: Outriggers used as bracket-like window casement supports on a house at 308 North Carroll Street.
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Ornate Metal Siding

Date: 02 16 1975
Description: Ornate metal siding above oriel windows, common in Tudor and Gothic architecture, on a building at 115 North Hamilton Street.
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El Esplanade Wall

Date: 03 02 1975
Description: Brick wall and cornice on exterior of El Esplanade at 122 State Street.
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Strand Theater Details

Date: 03 09 1975
Description: Decorative details on the upper exterior of the Strand Theater at 16 East Mifflin Street featuring classical Greek engaged (recessed) columns that reflect ...

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