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Surveying Fire Damage

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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 somewhat obscured, is the state seal.

Date Created:
1904

Publication Information

Date Created
1904

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
4 x 4 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
M2001-157.14

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012HBJ
Legacy ID
WHi 23340

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