Map or Atlas
Wisconsin State Capitol (Third) and Isthmus Map
| A portion of John B. Heim's map of the Water Works System of Madison showing the size of the third Wisconsin Capitol (228' x 226') in comparison with the Capitol Square and the Capitol Park, as well as a representation of the city water works system. |
| Image ID: | 23648 |
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| Creation Date: | 1896 |
| Creator Name: | Madison (Wis.) Water Works System, John B. Heim |
| City: | Madison |
| County: | Dane |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| Collection Name: | Map Collection |
| Genre: | Map or Atlas |
| Original Format Type: | prints, photomechanical |
| Original Format Number: | H GX9029 M18 1896 D |
| Original Dimensions: | 12.5 x 36 inches |
| The second Capitol was 54'x104'; See Image ID: 23644 for comparison. Fire hydrants, including the eight around the Capitol, are shown in red. At the time of the fire in 1904 the Capitol received its water supply from a reservoir at the University, with city water used only for backup. On the day before the 1904 fire the University had drained its reservoir for cleaning without notifying state officials. By the time anyone thought to turn on the city's backup the fire was out of control. |
| Wisconsin State Capitol |
| Cities and towns |
| Landforms |
| Parks |
| Fire extinction |
| Water-supply |
| Streets |
| Lakes |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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