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City of Beaver Dam (2022) Print
2022 AARP Community Challenge Grantee
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Public places
└ Public art installations
└ Public art installations
As part of a wider efforts to revitalize Beaver Dam's downtown, this project created public art out of old wooden doors. Each artwork pays tribute to the city's history and culture. Volunteers mounted the colorful doors on buildings throughout the central business district.
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