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First Capitol State Park
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A white sign in the foreground near a fence reads: "First Capital State Park," with an arrow pointing towards a white building in the background that has a sign above a window that reads: "Council House." A historic marker is in front of the building on the left. In the center, surrounded by a sidewalk, are two flags on flagpoles, the American and the Wisconsin flag, and an historic marker plaque.
circa 1970-1979
Wisconsin. Department of Natural Resources (creator)
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First Capitol State Park
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Dredging Wetlands
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Coffee Break
circa 1970-1979
A line of snowmobiles parked in front of a restaurant.
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circa 1970-1979
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