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Levitan Building

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Details of the terra cotta decoration around the doorway of the Levitan Building, 15 West Main. The building was demolished in 1974 by the neighboring Affiliated Bank of Madison, owners of the Levitan property, and was replaced by a parking lot and a City-designed sidewalk alcove park.

Date Created:
1973
Creator:
Schelshorn, Christine

Publication Information

Creator
Schelshorn, Christine
Date Created
1973

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
8 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PF Madison.641b

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013UGU
Legacy ID
WHi 39091

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