
Repairs Almost Done On Lorado Taft’s Black Hawk Statue
The restoration project for a northern Illinois landmark known as the Black Hawk statue is near completion after funding and weather-related delays.
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The restoration project for a northern Illinois landmark known as the Black Hawk statue is near completion after funding and weather-related delays.
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