Photograph
Looking West from the Wisconsin State Capitol
Stereograph view toward West Washington Avenue from the Wisconsin State Capitol during the construction of the fourth capitol building. Features the Capitol Square sidewalk staircase (under construction), with pedestrians in the street. A cable car is in the middle distance. |
Image ID: | 45426 |
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Creation Date: | date unknown |
Creator Name: | Unknown |
City: | Madison |
County: | Dane |
State: | Wisconsin |
Collection Name: | Wisconsin State Capitol building construction photographs, circa 1909-circa 1914 |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
Original Format Number: | PH 4472 |
Original Dimensions: | 4 x 7 inches |
From a collection of photographs documenting the construction of the fourth Wisconsin State Capitol building, circa 1909-1914. Included is an image of the third capitol building during construction of the fourth building, the steel structure for the dome, an exterior lighting fixture, the statue Forward being raised to the top of the dome, and pediment sculptures. Also included are stereographs of the capitol building and the park around the capitol during construction. Additionally there are images of sculpters Karl Bitter, Daniel C. French, and A. Weinman and architect George B. Post, all of whom worked on the Capitol. |
Wisconsin State Capitol |
Trees |
Central business districts |
Cities and towns |
Sidewalks |
Building |
Outdoor photography |
Cable cars (Streetcars) |
Pedestrians |
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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