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Directional Marker

Date: 12 31 1972
Description: Directional marker inlaid in the sidewalk on the Capitol Square at 1 West Main Street.
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Terra Cotta Detail

Date: 11 16 1975
Description: Decorative terra cotta detail on the facade of the Castle & Doyle building, 125 State Street. The building was built in 1856 as fire station No. 2 and rem...
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University Square Mosaic

Date: 11 14 1976
Description: A colorful mosaic mural on the westernmost wall of the University Square shopping mall between West Johnson Street and University Avenue. (demolished June ...
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Stone Carving on Building

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Description: Stone carving of a farm couple with a foal installed on the side of a brick building. Carved by Alonzo Hauser in 1938.
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Flag Pole with Alonzo Hauser Sculpture

Date: 1939
Description: Flag pole with limestone carving of women and men by Alonzo Hauser, who was appointed by the Farm Security Administration, at its base. The sculpture was b...
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Women Working Ceramic Booth

Date: 08 15 1942
Description: Women selling ceramics behind a booth at a Civilian Defense Rally. The elevated announcers booth is visible in the background.
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Grand Opera House

Date: 2009
Description: Lobby of Grand Opera house, including Frank Waldo decorative designs above auditorium doors, featuring lilies and other flowers.
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Grand Opera House

Date: 2009
Description: Interior of Grand Opera House's auditorium and stage from rear of house.
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Grand Opera House

Date: 2009
Description: Close-up of Frank Waldo's decorative motifs in the Grand Opera House, featuring morning-glory and ornamental grass.
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The Grand Opera House

Date: 2009
Description: View of the Grand Opera House auditorium from the stage. Includes decorative wall panels by Frank Waldo.
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Grand Opera House

Date: 2009
Description: View of stage and box in Grand Opera House featuring a recreated painted curtain.
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Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater

Date: 2009
Description: Interior view of Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater from balcony with view of stage and organ.
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Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater

Date: 2009
Description: View of Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater stage and auditorium from rear of house.
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Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater

Date: 2009
Description: Carved arch and ceiling in Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater.
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Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater

Date: 2009
Description: Close-up of chandelier in Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater.
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Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater

Date: 2009
Description: Close-up of stained glass window in the Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater commemorating Andrew and Bertha Tainter and produced by Tiffany Glass Company.
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Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater

Date: 2009
Description: The ladies' sitting room in the Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater.
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Pabst Theater

Date: 2009
Description: View of Pabst Theater stage and auditorium from lower balcony.
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Pabst Theater

Date: 2009
Description: Exterior view of Pabst Theater from across the street.
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Pabst Theater

Date: 2009
Description: Exterior view of Pabst Theater sign adorned with gilded harp.

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