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The Fountain of the Avery Upchurch Complex


This was taken in 2004 with my 35mm SLR.


This image was taken in 2007 on my digital SLR

This fountain is part of the Avery Upchurch Municipal complex on the corner of Dawson and Hargett Streets.

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