Levitan Block | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Levitan Block

Levitan Block | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
View across West Main Street towards the Levitan Block, an Egyptian revival building, with ornate columns and friezes reminiscent of Ancient Egypt. The left portion of the building is William Jon Salons, and the right side of the building is H.L. Green Co., a five and dime store. Pedestrians are walking on the sidewalk. To the left of the Levitan Block is the J.J. Coppernell Business Block.
DESCRIPTION
View across West Main Street towards the Levitan Block, an Egyptian revival building, with ornate columns and friezes reminiscent of Ancient Egypt. The left portion of the building is William Jon Salons, and the right side of the building is H.L. Green Co., a five and dime store. Pedestrians are walking on the sidewalk. To the left of the Levitan Block is the J.J. Coppernell Business Block.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:136859
Creation Date:circa 1973
Creator Name:Garner, Bruce
City:Madison
County:Dane
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Bruce Garner photographs of State Street area, Madison, Wisconsin, circa 1973
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:negative, original
Original Format Number:M2017-072.9.4.6,9.5.1-2
Original Dimensions:35 mm
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
15-17 West Main Street. 1/2018 The building has been torn down or completely renovated, and is now the Risser Justice Center and a Subway Restaurant. The image is a composite of three frames.
SUBJECTS
Beauty shops
Automobile parking
Automobiles
Pedestrians
Streets
Show windows
Stores, Retail
Central business districts
Facades
Outdoor photography
Signs and signboards
Decoration and ornament
Brickwork
Columns
Commercial buildings

How to Purchase a Copy

Buy The Image

For commercial or non-profit use, please contact Image Sales.

By clicking "BUY" you agree to our Terms of Use.

10-percent discount for Society Members.

Image-purchasing questions? Please Contact Us.

RIGHTS AND PERMISSIONS
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.
Reference Details
Location:Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin

How to View in Person

To view this image, visit the Archives Research Room on the 4th floor at the Society Headquarters building in Madison, WI. Print out this index page and present it to the librarian. Use the links below to plan your visit to the Society's Archives.

Checking Out Materials

Visual materials in the Archives do not circulate and must be viewed in the Society's Archives Research Room.

How to Cite

For the purposes of a bibliography entry or footnote, follow this model:

Wisconsin Historical Society Citation
Wisconsin Historical Society, Creator, Title, Image ID. Viewed online at (copy and paste image page link).
Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research Citation
Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research, Creator, Title, Image ID. Viewed online at (copy and paste image page link).

Have Questions?

Contact our Archives staff by email.