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Capitol Fire
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A crowd watches as a stream of water is trained on the south wing of the burning third Wisconsin State Capitol. The Centennial Fountain, with a winter covering over the pool, is on the left.
February 1904
Middleton Family
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WHi 82407
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Capitol Fire
February 27, 1904
A view of the smoldering third Wisconsin State Capitol. The roof of the west wing has collapsed; debris litters the steps.
Fire at the Wisconsin State Capitol (Third)
February 27, 1904
Wisconsin State Capitol fire, showing a crowd watching near the South Wing. Some of the contents of the building are already in wagons ready to be hauled away.
Capitol Dome
1904
A night view of the dome and lantern of the third Wisconsin State Capitol, lighted with electric lights.
Capitol Dome
1904
A night view of the dome and lantern of the third Wisconsin State Capitol, lighted with electric lights.
Fire at the Wisconsin State Capitol (Third)
February 27, 1904
Fire at the third Wisconsin State Capitol, showing the South Wing, and spectators gathered on the path. Some of the salvaged contents of the building are scattered on the snow.
Wisconsin Capitol
1900
The south side and dome of the third Wisconsin State Capitol, featuring the Centennial Fountain and a cannon. The south wing is to the left; the east wing on the right. There is a boy with a bicycl...
