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Brick Pattern on Madison Public Library Wall

Date: 05 02 1971
Description: The kaleidescope brick pattern on a wall of the Madison Public Library, 201 West Mifflin Street, built in 1964.
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Madison Water Utilities Building Wall

Date: 08 17 1975
Description: Wall of the Madison Water Utilities building at 311 North Hancock Street featuring details known as crenels and merlons.
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Madison Central Fire Station

Date: 10 19 1969
Description: Exterior view of the Central Madison Fire Station (1904-1968), 18 South Webster Street. It was eventually demolished to build First Wisconsin Bank.
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University Muscle Biology Building

Date: 02 20 1972
Description: Corner portion of the University of Wisconsin Madison Muscle Biology Building at 1805 Linden Drive.
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Madison National Life Building

Date: 09 28 1969
Description: Architectural detail which creates shadow patterns on the Madison National Life Building located at 6120 University Avenue.
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University of Wisconsin Barn Entrance

Date: 06 04 1972
Description: Ornate entrance to the University of Wisconsin Madison beef cattle barn on the Agricultural School campus.
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Pediment over Window

Date: 11 10 1974
Description: A "broken" pediment over a window on a Madison building. This style is typical of pediments developed in the baroque period.
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University Lifesaving Station

Date: 11 21 1976
Description: Exterior view of the University of Wisconsin-Madison lifesaving station, 144 East Gilman Street near James Madison Park. It was designed by Law, Law, Potte...
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Bas-Relief on Madison Business College

Date: 11 17 1974
Description: A stone bas-relief of an announcer adorns the entrance to Madison Business College at 215 West Washington Avenue. This building used to house WKOW radio an...
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Concrete Castle

Date: 05 24 1970
Description: Unusual concrete play castle at Brittingham Park. This functional art was built by Paul Duesler with materials supplied by the Madison Jaycees.
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University of Wisconsin Office Building Painting

Date: 09 10 1972
Description: Exterior view of a wall of University of Wisconsin Madison office building that was decoratively painted by students with a tree design.
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MATC Gargoyle

Date: 02 25 1973
Description: A hooded gargoyle, representing scholastic spirit, on the facade of the Madison Area Technical College at 211 North Carroll Street.
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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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Madison Gas and Electric Company Brickwork

Date: 06 27 1976
Description: Madison Gas and Electric Company, 736 East Washington Avenue, displaying projecting bricks that provides patterns and texture.
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Man in Scull near Wisconsin State Capitol

Date: 10 1981
Description: Man rowing scull in water in front of silhouette of the Madison skyline including the Wisconsin State Capitol.
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University of Wisconsin Campus Skywalk

Date: 03 15 1970
Description: The skywalk on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus that reaches across Park Street from Bascom Hill to the UW Humanities building.
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Tennis Court

Date: 10 31 1976
Description: Exterior view of a tennis court situated on top of the Madison Water Utility pumping station at Reynolds Park, which is on Livingston Street between East D...
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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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Madison Gas and Electric Building

Date: 09 10 1969
Description: The Madison Gas and Electric Company building at 100 North Fairchild Street.
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Madison Central Fire Station, Detail

Date: 10 19 1969
Description: Two ornamented windows at the Central Madison Fire Station, 18 South Webster Street. The lintel (the brick and stone arch) above the second story windows i...

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