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Wisconsin State Capitol (Second)

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The Wisconsin State Capitol (the second State Capitol, the first in Madison). Illustration from the American Encyclopedia, Columbus, 1859.

Date Created:
1856

Publication Information

Date Created 1856

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 16 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s)
Call Number Album 8.41

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013J6O
Legacy ID
WHi 3965

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