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First Capitol of the Territory of Wisconsin, Built 1836
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Colorized photographic postcard view of the First Capitol, which is an unpainted wood frame building, with a log fence and a man standing in front. Caption reads: "First Capitol of the Territory of Wisconsin, Built 1836, Located near Platteville, Wis."
circa 1910-1919
E.C. Kropp Co.
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WHi 102180
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First Wisconsin Capitol, 1836, Five Miles East of Platteville
circa 1910-1919
Colorized view of the First State Capitol, which is a wood frame building, painted white, with a flag and a plaque in front. Caption reads: "First Wisconsin Capitol, 1836, Five Miles East of Platte...
First Capitol
circa 1910-1919
Illustrated postcard of the first Capitol. Text on front reads: "First Capitol of Wisconsin, Located at Old Belmont (now Leslie). First Territorial Legislature Was Held Oct. 25, 1836. In this build...
High School
circa 1910-1919
Exterior view of a large brick high school with a belfry and large glass windows. Caption reads: "Blanchardville High School Building, Blanchardville, Wis."
First Congregational Church
circa 1910-1919
Colorized postcard view of the exterior of the First Congregational Church on a tree-lined street. Caption reads: "First Congregational Church, Beloit, Wis."
Catholic Church
1910
View from street of Catholic Church. Caption reads: "Catholic Church, Darlington, Wis."
Public Library
1910
View of entrance to the Public Library. Caption reads: "Public Library, Darlington, Wis."
