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Historical Essay

Capitol Buildings in Wisconsin

Brief history of Wisconsin's various capitol buildings built and destroyed over the decades.
Historical Essay

Up in Smoke: The Story of the 1904 Wisconsin State Capitol Fire - Image Gallery Essay

Learn more about the 1904 fire that destroyed the third Wisconsin State Capitol.
Historical Essay

The Creation of Wisconsin Territory

A Plot of Land Becomes a City
Discover how Wisconsin went from a small part of a territory to a capital city.
Postcard

First Capitol of the Territory of Wisconsin, Built 1836

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Description: Colorized photographic postcard view of the First Capitol, which is an unpainted wood frame building, with a log fence and a man standing in front. Caption...
Postcard

First Wisconsin Capitol, 1836, Five Miles East of Platteville

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Description: Colorized view of the First State Capitol, which is a wood frame building, painted white, with a flag and a plaque in front. Caption reads: "First Wisconsi...

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