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McVicker's Theater: Acroterium

A work made of terra-cotta glazed to resemble gray granite.

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  • A work made of terra-cotta glazed to resemble gray granite.

Date:

1922/23 (demolished 1984)

Artist:

Lamb & Newhouse
American, 1920s

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Architecture and Design

Artist

Lamb & Newhouse (Architect)

Title

McVicker's Theater: Acroterium

Place

Chicago (Building address)

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1922–1923

Medium

Terra-cotta glazed to resemble gray granite

Dimensions

87 × 49 × 36 cm (34 5/16 × 19 5/16 × 14 3/16 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of National Wrecking Co.

Reference Number

1984.1251

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