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Dance of the Cranes 72dpi John Raimondi
Dance of the Cranes 72dpi John Raimondi

Dance of the Cranes is a bronze sculpture by John Raimondi installed near Abbot Drive on the grounds of Omaha Eppley Airport in Omaha, Nebraska. At the time of its installation it was the largest bronze sculpture in North America.

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Dance of the Cranes
Abbott Drive, Omaha East Omaha

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Abbott Drive
68110 Omaha, East Omaha
Nebraska, United States
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