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Wisconsin State Capitol Construction from Bascom Hill
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View in winter from Bascom Hill on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus of the Wisconsin State Capitol (the fourth State Capitol, the third in Madison), during the construction of the dome. The earlier Capitol can still be seen standing next to the new building.
1907
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Wisconsin State Capitol from Bascom Hill
1948
Winter scene of the Wisconsin State Capitol as viewed from the snow-covered Bascom Hill on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
Wisconsin State Capitol from Bascom Hill
1947
Winter scene with the Wisconsin State Capitol building from Bascom Hill on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Trees line the path on both sides of the hill, and snow is on the ground.
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1930
Winter scene of Bascom Hill on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus with snow-covered trees and bushes. The Wisconsin State Capitol is in the distance.
Wisconsin State Capitol from Bascom Hill
1948
Wisconsin State Capitol from Bascom Hill on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
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1920
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1911
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