exceptional late 19th or early 20th century american red speckled glazed finish ornamental terra cotta museum quality figural capital panel salvaged from the facade of st. boniface school shortly before its demolition in the 1990's. the early american terra cotta ornament was originally apart of the facade's pilaster capitals. the panel has been lightly cleaned and sealed. the rear cavities have been removed to reduce the overall weight and make it displayable against the wall. the church, school and rectory - originally serving a german congregation in the 19th century - were designed by notable ecclesiologist and church architect henry schlacks, who trained in the firm of adler and sullivan and briefly partnered with henry ottenheimer. the non-extant building is a beautiful example of a utilitarian design that incorporated lively ornamentation and character. the facade featured five prominent arched arcades with window panes that formed a trefoil, motif. the terra cotta pilasters were adorned with capitals containing winged-cherubs. various figural rondels and or rondels with faces adorn the building’s facade in high relief between the spandrels. after many years the church released the terra cotta where it was made available for purchase. urban remains holds much of the cornice and capitals. the uniquely finished, red speckled terra cotta was executed by the northwestern terra cotta company, chicago, ills.