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Stone Fish in Fountain
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An ornate stone fish, which is part of a sea-themed decoration on the Annie C. Stewart Fountain, Erin Street at Wingra Street, near Henry Vilas Zoo (Vilas Park Zoo). Sculpture created by Frederic C. Clasgens.
March 4, 1973
Potter, James T.
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Ornate Stone Steps
October 17, 1976
Ornate stone steps leading to Period Garden Park in front of the Elisha W. Keyes residence, built in 1853, at 102 East Gorham Street. The top step features a decorative animal or demon head.
North Wing of the Pierce House
December 23, 1973
Exterior view of the north wing of the Pierce house at 424 North Pinckney Street, featuring ornate ironwork and carved stone details a good example of Romanesque revival architecture.
MATC Gargoyle
February 25, 1973
A hooded gargoyle, representing scholastic spirit, on the facade of the Madison Area Technical College at 211 North Carroll Street.
Carved Wooden Frowning Face
September 10, 1973
A frowning face carved into the ends of wooden beams supporting the two floors of Le Chateau at 636 Langdon Street.
Capitol Theatre Drinking Fountain
January 16, 1972
The ornate drinking fountain in the Capitol Theatre, which is decorated with smiling nymphs.
Stone Head Detail
October 29, 1972
Stone carved head detail on the Beta Theta Pi House at 622 Mendota Court.
