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A wooden gable on a house at 1724 Jefferson Street ornamented with octagonal shingles, intricately carved brackets, and decorative, carved squares.

Date Created:
April 10, 1977
Creator:
Potter, James T.

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Creator Potter, James T.
Date Created April 10, 1977

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Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0131ZL
Legacy ID
WHi 37225

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