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Surveying Fire Damage
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In this photograph, probably taken during the early spring, cleanup of the damage to the Wisconsin State Capitol caused by the fire of February 26-27, 1904, is progressing. A contemporary newspaper story reported that the state budgeted $3000 for the cleanup and that it planned to hire a crew of 75 workers.
1904
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Surveying Fire Damage
1904
Aftermath of the Wisconsin State Capitol fire of February 26-27. This image provides the best of only a few known photographs of the ornamentation of the west entrance. Above the door, although som...
Surveying Fire Damage to the Third Wisconsin State Capitol
February 1904
Elevated view of the damage to the East Wing of the third Wisconsin State Capitol caused by the fire of February 27-28. The statue of "Forward" can be seen at the right.
Surveying Fire Damage to the Third Wisconsin State Capitol
February 1904
Ruins of the Senate Chamber at the Wisconsin State Capitol after the fire of February 26-27.
Surveying Fire Damage to the Third Wisconsin State Capitol
February 1904
Damage caused to the third Wisconsin State Capitol by the fire of February 26-27. This photograph shows the first floor corridor, looking West. Still intact is a chandelier and its ceiling medallion.
Fire Damage to the Third Wisconsin State Capitol
February 1904
The office of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction in the East Wing of the third Wisconsin State Capitol after the fire of February 27.
Surveying Fire Damage
February 1904
Damaged East Wing of the third Wisconsin State Capitol after the fire of February 27-28, showing details of the iron Corinthian columns, and the decoration of the windows and chimneys.
