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Decorated Pillar

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Decorated pillar on the facade of the Baskin, Olson, and Veerhusen Company at 7 North Pinckney Street. One detail of the ornamentation is a carved face.

Date Created:
October 15, 1972
Creator:
Potter, James T.

Publication Information

Creator
Potter, James T.
Date Created
October 15, 1972

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Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0131TI
Legacy ID
WHi 36092

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