Dane County Poor House | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Dane County Poor House

Dane County Poor House | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Front view of the Dane County Home (also known as the "poor house" or "poor farm") is pictured as it is being torn down. It was built in 1855 and located on county owned land south of Highway 18-151.
DESCRIPTION
Front view of the Dane County Home (also known as the "poor house" or "poor farm") is pictured as it is being torn down. It was built in 1855 and located on county owned land south of Highway 18-151.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:85238
Creation Date: 03 20 1954
Creator Name:Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972
City:Verona
County:Dane
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:negative, original
Original Format Number:PH 6442.5398
Original Dimensions:5 x 4 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Published in the Wisconsin State Journal on March 24, 1954.
SUBJECTS
Public welfare
Public buildings
Outdoor photography
Wrecking
Fields (Agriculture)
Trees

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