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GOHS Unveils 2nd Mural 

The Laskaris Mural, installed on the side of the Greater Oneonta Historical Society, was unveiled at 6pm today by artist Carol Mandigo and Bob Brzozowski. The mural is the second in a series tracing the history of businesses that have occupied 183 Main St. since the 1800's. (Ian Austin/ allotsego.com)
“Laskaris,” a mural depicting the candy store that used to be in 183 Main St., now home to the Oneonta History Center, was unveiled at 6 p.m. today by artist Carol Mandigo and Bob Brzozowski, executive director of the Greater Oneonta Historical Society.  The mural is the second in a series tracing the history of businesses that have occupied 183 Main St. since the 1860s. (Ian Austin/AllOTSEGO.com)

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