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most decorative planes of the structure. The same tapestry-like panels found on the other façade planes are also located here, on both sides of a central, slightly recessed plane which contains banding and brickwork which comprise another tapestry-like design. The stone band which divides the basement-story from the first floor is interrupted by an elongated arch with a medallion containing an old city of
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contains some of the same decorative elements found on the school building. Every door knob on the interior is a bust of
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antennae was added atop the smokestack, but was quickly altered to hide the antennae within the smokestack after neighbors complained.
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sold the building to a private company which reopened the school building as office space in 1983. A portion was used by the
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Butch, John (2000-02-11). "Proliferating phone towers spark battles".
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Elson, Martha (2001-10-13). "Old school may become a landmark".
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