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Wisconsin State Capitol Finally Dedicated
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Low angle view looking up at the full height of the face of one wing of the Wisconsin State Capitol building. At lower right, behind a podium, is Gov. Warren Knowles. At lower left are politicians sitting in front of flags. The capitol was never dedicated after completion in 1917. Forty-eight years later, on July 7, 1965, it was formally dedicated, after it's exterior was chemically cleaned.
July 7, 1965
Sroda, Richard
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Warren Knowles Runs For Governor
January 21, 1962
Lt. Gov. Warren P. Knowles, taken before his first run for governor.
Beloit Students March to Capitol in Support of Civil Rights
March 10, 1965
Gov. Warren Knowles, right, is shown addressing the 175 Beloit College students who undertook a two-day march to the capitol from their campus 50 miles away, to express their support for civil righ...
Madison Art Association's 2nd Annual Art Fair to be Held on Capitol Grounds
July 2, 1965
The Madison Art Association's 2nd annual Downtown Sidewalk Art Fair is held on the Capitol grounds. Shown admiring art work to be displayed is Governor Warren Knowles (center) with wood artist Harr...
Disaster Command Post at the Capitol
April 23, 1965
Governor Warren Knowles' Command Post, located in the Capitol, was called into action after tornadoes struck southern Wisconsin. It serves as the disaster communications center for the state. Pictu...
Funeral Service for Philip F. La Follette
August 21, 1965
Senator Gaylord Nelson delivering a eulogy at the funeral service for former Wisconsin governor Philip F. La Follette in the Wisconsin State Capitol.
Drums on Parade
July 9, 1961
The Veteran Patrol of Zor Shrine marching in the ninth annual "Drums on Parade" around the Capitol Square while carrying American flags.
