Lithuanian chapel pole made by Antanas Poskocimas for the home of Dr. Jonas Adomavicius, Chicago, Illinois
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Image numbers, descriptions: 1-8, At the residence of Dr. Jonas Adomavicius, 55th and S. Claremont, a chapel pole, bird house, carved fence and birch trees, all are typical elements to be found in or near homes in Lithuania; 9-20, Close-up of chapel pole. The chapel pole was the first large example made by Antanas Poskocimas, commissioned by Dr. Jonas Adomavicius. The house also has a gabled doorway extension, a very common characteristic of Lithuanian folk architecture. The same applies to the carved fence which surrounds the property. Dr. Adomavicius clearly wished to have the house look like a typical Lithuanian home in Lithuania. To enhance the effect he planted birch trees, typical of the Lithuanian countryside. Even the birdhouse is typically Lithuanian.
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