Search the Wisconsin Historical Society's collections

Searching for

Refine by

Results 1-8 of 8

Photograph

First Three Buildings on the University of Wisconsin-Madison Campus

Date: 1865
Description: University of Wisconsin-Madison campus showing the first three buildings on campus, South Hall (left), University Hall [Bascom Hall] (center), and North Ha...
Photograph

Territorial Capitol and Construction of Second Capitol

Date: 1861
Description: Wisconsin Territorial Capitol (first in Madison) viewed from State Street. The back wall of the east wing of the replacement capitol (second on the site) c...
Photograph

Buildings on King Street

Date: 
Description: The first block of King Street and the three-story stone building at the corner of East Main and South Pinckney streets.
Photograph

People Gathered on Pinckney Street

Date: 
Description: Elevated view of people gathered on Pinckney Street, possibly waiting for a parade. In the distance another group of people, some of whom are carrying a ba...
Photograph

Pinckney Street Looking East

Date: 
Description: View down Pinckney street looking northwest toward East Wilson and Lake Mendota. The Bruen's or Brown's Block and the American Hotel are on the right.
Photograph

Residences on Big Bug Hill

Date: 
Description: Residences on Big Bug Hill (Pinckney and Gilman streets). The image was taken from the corner of Webster or Butler Street and Mifflin Street.
Photograph

Lake Monona Shoreline

Date: 
Description: Elevated view of the Lake Monona shoreline and downtown Madison taken from the Farwell Octagon House (Harvey Hospital/Soldier's Orphans Home).
Photograph

Territorial Capitol and Construction of Second Capitol

Date: 
Description: Wisconsin Territorial Capitol (first in Madison) viewed from State Street. The back wall of the east wing of the replacement capitol (second on the site) c...

Have Questions?

If you didn't find the material you searched for, our Library Reference Staff can help.

Call our reference desk at 608-264-6535 or email us at: