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Wisconsin State Capitol (Second)

Date: 10 17 1853
Description: An engraving of the second Wisconsin State Capitol (the first built in Madison) that appeared on the notes of the State Bank of Madison, the first bank org...
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Wisconsin State Capitol (Third)

Date: 1866
Description: The Third Wisconsin State Capitol before the completion of the dome. After all four wings of the Third Capitol were completed, the second Capitol was demo...
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The Third Wisconsin State Capitol

Date: 1870
Description: Elevated view over trees toward the third (second in Madison), Wisconsin State Capitol that stood from 1857-1913, from a stereograph original. Elevated vie...
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Capitol (Third)

Date: 1870
Description: The third Wisconsin State Capitol (second in Madison), surrounded by trees. When construction on the capitol was completed in 1868, the structure measured ...
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The Wisconsin State Assembly in Session

Date: 02 15 1899
Description: The Wisconsin State Assembly in session in the second Wisconsin State Capitol, with observers looking on from the gallery.
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Park Hotel

Date: 1871
Description: Exterior view of the Park Hotel. Among its fine features are black walnut trim, Brussels carpet, marble-topped furniture, and spring beds. The hotel was on...
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Carvers at the Wisconsin Historical Society

Date: 1899
Description: Three stone cutters (probably Italian) working on decorative details over the east entrance of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin (Wisconsin Histori...
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Bridge Over the Milwaukee River

Date: 1895
Description: A bridge crosses the Milwaukee River on Oneida Street, now known as Wells Street, looking toward the City Hall tower.
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Carvers Working at the State Historical Society of Wisconsin

Date: 1899
Description: Two stone cutters (probably Italian) working on decorative details over the east entrance during the construction of the State Historical Society of Wiscon...
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Wisconsin Institute for the Deaf and Dumb

Date: 1860
Description: Engraved print of the institute. The building has dome, and at the top is a wind vane. Caption reads: "Wisconsin Institute for the Deaf & Dumb."
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Eau Claire County Courthouse Before Remodeling

Date: 1875
Description: View of the courthouse. Roof and lower part have since been changed.
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Eau Claire County Courthouse

Date: 1875
Description: Stereograph of the courthouse before remodeling during the spring or summer.
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Eau Claire County Courthouse Bell Tower

Date: 1875
Description: View of the courthouse, with bell tower. The building was built about 1870. The roof and lower part have since been changed.
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Walker High School

Date: 1898
Description: Walker High School, located near the intersection of Washington Avenue and West Ninth Street. View looking northwest.
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Drawing of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin

Date: 1896
Description: Architect's rendering of the exterior of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin, now The Wisconsin Historical Society.
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Benjamin Walker Castle

Date: 10 1893
Description: An exterior view of the rear elevation of the Benjamin Walker Castle, 1862-1893 in the 900 block of East Gorham Street.
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Benjamin Walker Castle Entryway

Date: 10 1893
Description: An exterior view of the rear doorway to the Banjamin Walker Castle, 1862-1893 in the 900 block of East Gorham Street.
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Winter View of Benjamin Walker Castle

Date: 1890
Description: A snow-covered stone wall lines the perimeter of the Walker Castle grounds. Walker Castle is in the background behind trees. Located on East Gorham Street,...
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Benjamin Walker Castle

Date: 1890
Description: Benjamin Walker Castle, 1862-1893 in the 900 block of East Gorham Street.
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Benjamin Walker Castle

Date: 1885
Description: Benjamin Walker Castle, 1862-1893 in the 900 block East Gorham Street. The front door is partially open, and a woman is sitting to the right of the entranc...

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