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Modernization in SHSW Library
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Ceiling high scaffolding in the Wisconsin Historical Society Library reading room, with a man and a woman attempting to study at the tables in the foreground. The scaffolding was used to remove the original glass skylights and ceiling light fixtures.
1955
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Modernization in the SHSW Library
February 8, 1955
Scaffolding in the Wisconsin Historical Society Library Reading Room constructed for the replacement of the glass skylights and original light fixtures. One of the original light fixtures can be seen.
Scaffolding in Historical Society Library Reading Room
1959
Scaffolding in the Historical Society Library Reading Room used to replace the art glass in the skylights and the original brass ceiling lights. Flourescent light fixtures already installed in the...
Modernization in Periodicals Room
February 8, 1955
Modernization in the old Periodical Room (#227) including a view of the beams used to strengthen the mezzanine floor for the storage of the McCormick Collection.
SHSW Library Coffered Ceiling Detail
1901
Close-up of the coffered ceiling detail in the Wisconsin Historical Society Library Reading Room, also showing the pendant light fixtures.
Wisconsin Historical Society Library Reading Room
1955
Historical Society Library Reading Room and the Visitors Gallery after their modernization during the mid-1950s. Prominent among the visible changes are a new circulation/reference desk; microfilm...
Periodicals Room Ceiling
February 8, 1955
Southeast corner of Room #227,in the Wisconsin Historical Society. The old Periodicals Room, showing the original ceiling decoration and new wall construction.
