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Levitan Building
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Details of the terra cotta decoration around the doorway of the Levitan Building, 15 West Main. The building was demolished in 1974 by the neighboring Affiliated Bank of Madison, owners of the Levitan property, and was replaced by a parking lot and a City-designed sidewalk alcove park.
1973
Schelshorn, Christine
Publication Information
| Creator | Schelshorn, Christine |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1973 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 12 x 8 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s |
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| Call Number | PF Madison.641a |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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W013UG9
WHi 39089
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