Photograph
Wisconsin State Capitol Interior — Quarters of the Historical Society
| Stereograph of librarian Daniel S. Durrie seated in the two-story high gallery that the Historical Society occupied in the old South Wing of the Wisconsin State Capitol from 1866 until 1883. In addition to this room, the Society also filled the entire second floor of the South Wing — the same floor with the Senate and the Assembly. Dating to approximately 1880, this photograph is one of a very few that document the early appearance of the Third Capitol. Of note are the patterned carpet, table, decorative crown moldings, the gas chandelier, and the library cabinets. Carpets are known to have been changed in the Capitol, and it is unlikely that the patterned design here is original. The photograph also documents the prominent role of the Society's painting and art collection. Framed portraits are lined up along the ceiling and the tops of the bookcases. Hand-written on the reverse, "State Wis. Rooms, Madison, Books." |
| Image ID: | 136406 |
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| Creation Date: | circa 1880 |
| Creator Name: | Unknown |
| City: | Madison |
| County: | Dane |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| Collection Name: | Wisconsin stereographs collected by Michael J. Pecosky |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | digital file |
| Original Format Number: | 1201001598 |
| Original Dimensions: | 5265 X 2496 pixels |
| Stereograph loaned for scanning by Michael J. Pecosky, collector. PH 6588. See also Image ID: 23288 and 23291 for another view of this gallery. |
| 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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