What is the significance of the carved relief at the base of the monument?
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The sculptural friezes symbolize the great changes experienced during the state's 1st century.
It features personifications of agriculture, labor, transportation, science, education and the fine arts, while the other includes a Native American family, the explorers Pere Marquette and Robert de LaSalle, and General George Rodgers Clark. Between these historical and allegorical figures there is a seated female personification of “Illinois,” holding a scroll of law and a distaff, representing industry.
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A Self-Guided Tour of Historic Logan Square
Presented by Logan Square Preservation, this new anthology features more than twenty architectural and cultural landmarks, each accompanied by maps, photos, and stories researched and written by Logan Square locals.
Pillars & Porticos is made possible by the generous support of Liberty Bank, Logan Square's community bank.
The tour guide is now available to members of Logan Square Preservation at no cost.
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A Sneak Peek at the Tour...
A Neighborhood Guide
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Maps, photos and stories for each site on the tour — with new research by Logan Square locals.
Thank-you, Liberty Bank for supporting Pillars & Porticos, and historic Logan Square through the years.
