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Surveying Fire Damage
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Ruins of the second floor of the North Wing (looking south), after the fire that destroyed most of the third Wisconsin State Capitol. In addition to the charred timbers, this close-up reveals some of the decorative details of a metal circular staircase. The specifications for the 1882 addition provides additional information: "All stair rails to be made of oak moulded and grooved over the iron band, and secured firmly thereto; to be one piece for each flight; the oak to be thoroughly kiln dried and must be free from knots, checks or cross grains."
February 1904
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Surveying Fire Damage
February 1904
Ruins of the second floor of the North Wing of the third Wisconsin State Capitol, looking south, after the fire. The blaze nearly destroyed the entire building and led to the construction of the pr...
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.
Fire Damage to the Third Wisconsin State Capitol
February 1904
The office of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction in the East Wing of the third Wisconsin State Capitol after the fire of February 27.
Surveying Fire Damage to the Third Wisconsin State Capitol
February 1904
Elevated view of the damage to the East Wing of the third Wisconsin State Capitol caused by the fire of February 27-28. The statue of "Forward" can be seen at the right.
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.
Surveying Fire Damage to the Third Wisconsin State Capitol
February 1904
Damage caused to the third Wisconsin State Capitol by the fire of February 26-27. This photograph shows the first floor corridor, looking West. Still intact is a chandelier and its ceiling medallion.
