This frieze is found above the entrance to the building at 801 West Third Street, which houses a law firm.  The building was built in 1954 as an office.  At the time, that portion of Third Street was a mix of commercial and residential structures.

Though it is only a one story building, the combination of the frieze above the door and the glass blocks framing the door makes the building look more imposing than a typical 1950s one-story office structure would.

As was the case with many 20th century friezes, this depicts people in “modern” dress but in classical style.  These are less angular depictions than are found in Art Deco freizes; the lines are more natural and realistic.  The women’s fashions are definitely mid-20th century in dress and hair.  The men are depicted in a similar fashion, but in keeping with the classic tradition, the men are shirtless.