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State Office Building

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Exterior view of the State Office Building, 1 West Wilson Street. This Art Deco building was designed by Kirchoff and Rose for the office of the state architect, Arthur Peabody.

Date Created:
June 16, 1941
Creator:
Waste, Elwin G., 1902-1957

Publication Information

Creator Waste, Elwin G., 1902-1957
Date Created June 16, 1941

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Photo Copy Service photographs and negatives, 1925-1983
Call Number PH 6058.A0252-2

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013C0F
Legacy ID
WHi 6426

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