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Third and Fourth Wisconsin State Capitols
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The fourth Wisconsin State Capitol on the left, with the North Wing of the old Capitol still standing at right. The North Wing was not damaged by the fire of 1904 and it continued to be used until 1913.
1912
Hays, Florence C. (Florence Catherine), 1875-1965
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WHi 10454
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Construction on Wisconsin State Capitol
1914
Construction of the north wing of the Wisconsin State Capitol.
Wisconsin State Capitol Corridor
1917
A view down the corridor of the fourth Wisconsin State Capitol.
Fourth Wisconsin State Capitol
1920
Exterior of the third Wisconsin State Capitol built in Madison in 1906-1917.
West Wing of Wisconsin State Capitol Building
1930
Elevated view of the west wing of the Wisconsin State Capitol building. A view of the fourth capitol with snow flocked trees and snow-covered lawn and sidewalk.
Wisconsin State Capitol Fire
February 27, 1904
The east wing of the third Wisconsin State Capitol is surrounded by onlookers during the disastrous fire that caused severe damage. The conflagration began in the west wing and quickly spread throu...
Wisconsin State Capitol (Third) Demolition
1913
Workmen stand atop and in front of the remnants of the last remaining wing, the North Wing, of the third Wisconsin State Capitol building.
