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Edgewood High School column

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The base of a column at Edgewood High School, 1000 Edgewood Avenue, decorated with angels and crosses that hint at Renaissance style.

Date Created:
November 23, 1975
Creator:
Potter, James T.

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Creator Potter, James T.
Date Created November 23, 1975

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Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0131UX
Legacy ID
WHi 36639

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