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Fess Hotel

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Exterior view of the Fess Hotel at 123 East Doty Street, next to Badger Furniture.

Creator:
Potter, James T.

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Creator Potter, James T.

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Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W01322B
Legacy ID
WHi 37256

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Fess Hotel Balcony

Fess Hotel Balcony

October 10, 1976

An ornate wrought iron balcony on the old Fess Hotel building, now the Great Dane Brew Pub, 123 East Doty Street. The building bears the name of George Fess, an English immigrant who acquired it so...

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Hotel Loraine Detail

Hotel Loraine Detail

March 11, 1973

Ornate window details and brickwork patterns on the exterior of the Hotel Loraine at 123 West Washington Avenue.

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Fess Hotel

Fess Hotel

1977

A view from the west of the Fess Hotel, 123 East Doty Street.

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Wilson Hotel

Wilson Hotel

Exterior view of the Wilson Hotel on East Wilson Street. Architectural details include a turret, arched windows and textured brickwork.

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Madison Gas and Electric Company Brickwork

Madison Gas and Electric Company Brickwork

June 27, 1976

Madison Gas and Electric Company, 736 East Washington Avenue, displaying projecting bricks that provides patterns and texture.

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Gisholt Building Details

Gisholt Building Details

March 31, 1974

Exterior of the Gisholt Building at 1245 East Washington Avenue with classical-influenced details in the brickwork.

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