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Portage Park: The Nature of the Place

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July 28, 2015
The artists included iconic aspects of Portage Park's identity by including a swimmer diving
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The artists included iconic aspects of Portage Park's identity by including a swimmer diving into water edged by natural elements, 2012.
The artwork pays homage to various times and events relating to the history of the park
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The artwork pays homage to various times and events relating to the history of the park and community. For instance, flowers that look like wagon wheels and Pottawattomie designs in the ribbon edging, 2012.
The artists included iconic aspects of Portage Park's identity by including a swimmer diving
Media Caption
The artists included iconic aspects of Portage Park's identity by including a swimmer diving into water edged by natural elements, 2012.
The artwork pays homage to various times and events relating to the history of the park
Media Caption
The artwork pays homage to various times and events relating to the history of the park and community. For instance, flowers that look like wagon wheels and Pottawattomie designs in the ribbon edging, 2012.

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