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Vilas Hall Mosaic

Date: 10 24 1976
Description: A mosaic mural with the theme of freedom of communication at Werner Journalism Court in Vilas Hall at 821 University Avenue. The piece was created by Unive...
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Whole Earth Mural

Date: 11 07 1976
Description: A mural painted on the exterior wall of the Whole Earth Learning Community at 817 East Johnson Street. The mural was painted by Nicki Glenn and depicts the...
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University Square Mosaic

Date: 11 14 1976
Description: A colorful mosaic mural on the westernmost wall of the University Square shopping mall between West Johnson Street and University Avenue. (demolished June ...
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Tiny Sculpture

Date: 01 23 1977
Description: A small sculpture of a girl with little ducks on the front steps of the house at 211 North Prospect Avenue.
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Carved Wood Window Frame

Date: 02 06 1977
Description: A window frame decorated with ornate carved wood, 115 Ely Place, in a Madison landmark known as the Charles E. Buell House.
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Caduceus

Date: 02 27 1977
Description: A carved caduceus, which is a mythological winged staff with intertwined serpents, decorates the entrance to a wing of old Wisconsin General Hospital (1924...
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Puerto Rican Gold Sculpture

Date: 03 13 1977
Description: "Puerto Rican Gold," a fiberglass sculpture by Wayne Taylor which was located at the entrance to the Madison Art Center when it was located at 720 East Gor...
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Red Caboose Day Care Mural

Date: 03 20 1977
Description: A mural painted on the side of the Red Caboose Day Care Center at 654 Williamson Street. Images in the mural include children playing, grasshoppers, a turt...
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House Details

Date: 04 10 1977
Description: A wooden gable on a house at 1724 Jefferson Street ornamented with octagonal shingles, intricately carved brackets, and decorative, carved squares.
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1254 Rutledge Street

Date: 05 08 1977
Description: Exterior view of a house at 1254 Rutledge Street which displays several examples of handcrafted detail including crab-like carved woodwork, open gables, an...
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Eygtian Bust Detail

Date: 05 29 1977
Description: A carved Eyptian bust which adorned the Levitan building at 15 West Main Street before it was razed.
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The Way House of Light Gallery

Date: 1976
Description: The Way House of Light Gallery, 1354 Williamson Street, decorated with psychedelic art. Built in 1906 as Gaertner Saloon & Residence / Kayser Hall. Owned...
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Interior Lantern Stairway

Date: 04 1991
Description: Interior lantern stairway. In the background is the painting, "Resources of Wisconsin," which tops off the inner dome of the Wisconsin State Capitol. Above...
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Governor's Conference Room Ceiling

Date: 07 2002
Description: The Governor's conference room ceiling at the Wisconsin State Capitol. The mural was painted by Hugo Ballin. The theme is an allegory of the arts and theat...
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Interior Lantern Stairway

Date: 04 1991
Description: Interior lantern stairway with view of painting. "Resources of Wisconsin," on drum surrounded by walkway. Above the painting is the structure of the inner ...
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Detail of "Resources of Wisconsin"

Date: 05 1989
Description: Detail of "Resources of Wisconsin," painted by Edwin Howland Blashfield, inside the Wisconsin State Capitol. A woman representing Wisconsin is enthroned on...
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Detail of "Resources of Wisconsin"

Date: 05 1989
Description: Detail of "Resources of Wisconsin," painted by Edwin Howland Blashfield, inside the Wisconsin State Capitol. A woman is depicted holding a bunch of grapes...
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Painting of "Resources of Wisconsin"

Date: 11 1983
Description: "Resources of Wisconsin," a painting by Edwin Howland Blashfield. The painting is in the inner dome of the Wisconsin State Capitol, and is painted in a seg...
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Painting of "Wisconsin Surrounded by her Attributes"

Date: 04 1990
Description: Painting by Hugo Ballin, called "Wisconsin Surrounded by her Attributes," on the Governor's Conference Room Ceiling at the Wisconsin State Capitol. The pai...
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Skylight in Wisconsin State Capitol

Date: 12 1983
Description: Skylight in the Wisconsin State Capitol, over the main stairs to the second floor. The figure in the center is an eagle in a wreath, which is an allegory o...

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