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Cowlileo: The Renaissance Cow!

A Chicago original – the statue of Cowleleo on North Avenue, just East of Damen, by Ken Aiken:

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Posted on September 29, 2008

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Adam Selzer is a tour guide and Atlas Obscura field agent with 10+ years experience in Chicago and New York. The author of more than 20 books, he is frequently seen on The History Channel, The Travel Channel, and more. Check out the new Cemetery Mixtape podcast!   Email


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