Photograph
Wisconsin State Capitol (Third) Demolition
| The dismantling of the dome of the third Wisconsin State Capitol began with the removal of the 32-foot flagpole. The eagle at the top of the pole was an 1889 replacement for the original eagle. The dome was taken apart and the pieces stored behind Bascom Hall for reconstruction on that University of Wisconsin building. When that idea was rejected the dome was sold for scrap. Lew Porter, superintendent of construction for the fourth Capitol, rescued the 1889 eagle for the Bascom Hall proposal. It is now on public display in the Historical Society's Headquarters building. |
| Image ID: | 10447 |
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| Creation Date: | circa 08 1907 |
| Creator Name: | Unknown |
| City: | Madison |
| County: | Dane |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| Collection Name: | Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s) |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
| Original Format Number: | Album 9.5 |
| Original Dimensions: | 5 x 7 inches |
| Wisconsin State Capitol (Madison, Wis.) |
| Cities and towns |
| Architecture, Classical |
| Work clothes |
| Hats |
| Men |
| Cranes, derricks, etc. |
| Architecture |
| Construction workers |
| Outdoor photography |
| Wrecking |
| This image is issued by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society. |
| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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