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Lincoln Elementary School

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Ornate terra cotta work above the entrance of the Lincoln School building, 720 East Gorham Street, designed by Claude and Starck and built in 1915-16. The terra-cotta eagles over each main entrance were designed by George Elmslie. The eagle design was originally executed for a bank in Winona, Minnesota and the molds were reused for Lincoln School. At one time it housed the Madison Art Center, now it is an apartment building.

Date Created:
November 9, 1969
Creator:
Potter, James T.

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Creator
Potter, James T.
Date Created
November 9, 1969

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Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0131RI
Legacy ID
WHi 35323

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