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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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Cafeteria

Date: 10 13 1980
Description: Empty cafeteria in state office building.
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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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Working the Linotype

Date: 1950
Description: A woman types text into a linotype machine.
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Printed Circuit Board

Date: 1950
Description: Jean Hoffman looks over a printed circuit board in the foreground, with a map of Madison, Wisconsin on the wall behind her.
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Gem Cutter

Date: 1950
Description: Arthur Virthaler, professor of art at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, in the studio with materials and tools for making jewelry. He was known for sim...
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Heating Plant and Shops

Date: 1930
Description: View of heating plants and shops on the University of Wisconsin campus.
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Elm Drive Dormitories

Date: 1958
Description: Aerial view of the construction of the lakeshore dormitories, the recreation facilities and Lake Mendota on the University of Wisconsin Madison campus.
Manuscript

Citation for Albert Leroy David

Date: 06 04 1944
Description: Citation in which President Harry Truman presents the Medal of Honor to Lieutenant Albert LeRoy David.
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Conklin House

Date: 1948
Description: The Conklin house, located at 310 North Brooks Street.
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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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Wisconsin Historical Society Elevator

Date: 1900
Description: The elevator in the State Historical Society of Wisconsin photographed shortly after the completion of the building in 1900. The elevator is stopped on the...
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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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Pierce House

Date: 1951
Description: Interior view of the Pierce home at 424 North Pinckney Street. The house was built about 1857.

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