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Wisconsin State Capitol (Third) Maintenance
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Painters working on the cornice of one of the four octagonal towers of the Wisconsin State Capitol. Also visible is the Italianate ornamentation of the iron cornice. Contemporary newspapers suggested that the iron cornice, columns, and dome required frequent painting, when their appearance became "rusty".
1878
Jones, N. P.
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Wisconsin State Capitol (Third) Dome
1878
The dome of the third Wisconsin State Capitol, which was constructed entirely of iron and glass, as it appeared in 1878. The dome was painted white which some contemporary observers felt did not bl...
Wisconsin State Capitol (Third) and Dome
1878
The Wisconsin State Capitol as it appeared after the completion of the dome in 1869. At that time only the dome and the upper stories can be seen above the trees in the Capitol Park.
Capitol Steps Dancers
1900
"Living flag" created by the Kehl dancers on the steps of the third Wisconsin State Capitol. This close view permits better examination of the ornamentation of the North and South additions constru...
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.
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.
Construction on Wisconsin State Capitol
1914
Construction of the north wing of the Wisconsin State Capitol.
