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A General View of the City — Madison, Wisconsin

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Bird's-eye view from Bascom Hill of Madison, with vignettes of the Wisconsin State Capitol, Lake Monona, and the Capitol Park.

Date Created:
March 30, 1889
Creator:
Harper's weekly

Publication Information

Creator Harper's weekly
Date Created March 30, 1889

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 36 x 23 cm

Collection Information

Call Number AP2 H32

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014CLC
Legacy ID
WHi 23912

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