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Wisconsin State Capitol (Third) Demolition

Date: 1909
Description: Workmen posing on the partially demolished dome of the third Wisconsin State Capitol, together with the hoist used for removing salvaged materials. This d...
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"Faith" Wisconsin State Capitol Sculpture

Date: 1914
Description: Three ornamental sculptures on the base of the Wisconsin State Capitol dome.
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Bascom Hall

Date: 1915
Description: A view of Bascom Hall with dome (formerly Main Hall) on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus looking north past the front portico. The view includes ...
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Young Child on Picket Line

Date: 1950
Description: A young child, Frank Hill, walking the picket line at a strike with an older man. The adult's sign reads: "Construction Workers organize for hours, wages a...
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"Wisconsin" Statue on Wisconsin State Capitol

Date: 07 20 1914
Description: A crane places the gilded bronze statue, "Wisconsin," by Daniel Chester French, on top of the Wisconsin State Capitol dome.
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Wisconsin State Capitol Fire

Date: 02 27 1904
Description: The east wing of the third Wisconsin State Capitol is surrounded by onlookers during the disastrous fire that caused severe damage. The conflagration began...
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Wisconsin State Capitol (Third) and Park Detail

Date: 1890
Description: Detail of the photograph of the Third Capitol showing the North Wing addition completed in 1883. Designed by D.R. Jones, the North and South additions were...
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Maple Bluff

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Description: Lake Mendota near Maple Bluff with an old stone boat landing.
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Bascom Hall

Date: 1915
Description: Exterior view of Bascom Hall (formerly Main Hall) on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The building is partially obscured by trees on the left ha...
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Confederate Graves

Date: 1945
Description: Confederate graves in the Forest Hill Cemetery.
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Stranded Motorist

Date: 03 08 1961
Description: A winter scene with passers-by helping a stranded Madison motorist during a late winter blizzard.
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Napoleon Willows

Date: 1910
Description: Napoleon Willows at the foot of North Livingston Street and Lake Mendota.
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Doorway to Rated X Bookstore

Date: 1973
Description: View of the doorway to Rated X Bookstore at 231 State Street. Part of a man's elbow is visible as he exits the store.
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Lincoln Monument

Date: 1925
Description: Side view of Lincoln Monument on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Bascom Hall is in the background. A stone bench curves around the statue, whic...
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South Hall

Date: 1930
Description: View from Bascom Hill of South Hall on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.

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