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Wisconsin State Capitol Lion Head

Date: 07 16 1972
Description: Metal lion head decoration seen at various entrances of the Wisconsin State Capitol.
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Chimney

Date: 08 24 1975
Description: Decorative chimney atop a house at 20 East Gilman Street.
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Lake Mendota Pier

Date: 08 01 1976
Description: A pier with high posts in Lake Mendota off Maple Bluff.
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Classical Tiled Porch

Date: 07 27 1975
Description: Classical and Mediterranean design elements are seen in this porch on an apartment building at 29 Langdon Street. Doric columns support an arched entrance.
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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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West High School Patio

Date: 10 24 1971
Description: Receded recreational patio at West High School.
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Ornamental Glass Window

Date: 09 23 1973
Description: An ornamental glass window in a building at 308 North Pinckney Street.
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Square House

Date: 09 22 1974
Description: Square-designed house at 3692 Lake Mendota Drive.
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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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House on State Street

Date: 09 21 1975
Description: Built in 1907, this house at 534 State Street featured Doric columns and a corner tower.
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Goddess of Law Sculpture

Date: 07 25 1971
Description: The metal sculpture entitled "Goddess of Law" which is seen on the exterior of the State Bar Association Office at 402 West Wilson Street.
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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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Penn Park Shelter

Date: 02 27 1972
Description: Penn Park shelter house, 2101 Fisher Street, near the Dane County Coliseum.
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Master Hall

Date: 03 03 1974
Description: Exterior view of Master Hall at 415 West Gilman Street.
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Arched Gable

Date: 08 04 1974
Description: An arched gable on a house at 1603 Jefferson 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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Tenney Park Bridge

Date: 07 05 1975
Description: The Tenney Park Bridge over the Yahara River.
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Lombardino's Lamp

Date: 07 13 1975
Description: A decorative lamp on the outside of Lombardino's restaurant located at 2500 University Avenue.
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Storage Building at Forest Hill Cemetery

Date: 10 06 1974
Description: Formerly a receiving vault, this storage building at Forest Hill Cemetery features cathedral Gothic design elements.
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Decorative Shingles

Date: 08 10 1975
Description: Scalloped design shingles decorate the roof, gable and pediment over the porch of this house at 305 North Livingston Street.

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