File:20070530 Moose (02-03).JPG

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Description	Moose (W-02-03)
Source	Own picture, taken May 30, 2007. I, Antonio Vernon (User:TonyTheTiger), am the photographer and photographic copyright holder. I release this photo (under the GFDL and CC-by-SA 2.5 2.0 and 1.0) for all fair uses. I do not hold the artistic copyright holder and the work of art is also subject to a copyright with respect to reproductions of the art work. Although I authorize release of my photographic work, this work continues to be subject to fair use restrictions.
Article	Moose (W-02-03)
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Low resolution?	low and far below photographic resolution of original artwork
Purpose of use	To provide criticial visual information regarding portions of the article's text, specifically as it relates to notable artwork associated with the building.
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