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Wisconsin State Capitol Finally Dedicated
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Low angle view looking up at the full height of the face of one wing of the Wisconsin State Capitol building. At lower right, behind a podium, is Gov. Warren Knowles. At lower left are politicians sitting in front of flags. The capitol was never dedicated after completion in 1917. Forty-eight years later, on July 7, 1965, it was formally dedicated, after it's exterior was chemically cleaned.
July 7, 1965
Sroda, Richard
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Funeral Service for Philip F. La Follette
August 21, 1965
Senator Gaylord Nelson delivering a eulogy at the funeral service for former Wisconsin governor Philip F. La Follette in the Wisconsin State Capitol.
First Baby Born in Madison in 1965
January 1, 1965
Ronald James Steele was born at 12:54 a.m. at St. Mary's Hospital. The son of Carrol and Ronald Steele was the first Madison baby of 1965.
Men Standing in State Capitol Rotunda
October 24, 1964
Six men are shown standing in the Wisconsin State Capitol Rotunda. All men are looking upward as one man points to the top of the Rotunda.
Drums on Parade
July 9, 1961
The Veteran Patrol of Zor Shrine marching in the ninth annual "Drums on Parade" around the Capitol Square while carrying American flags.
Wisconsin Architecture Award Winners
May 18, 1961
Harold Ames, sitting at center, looking over a model of the State Office building planned for the Hill Farms which was part of the honor awards exhibit of Wisconsin architecture at the State Capito...
Town of Madison Chairman Harvey Schmidt
October 15, 1965
Town of Madison chairman Harvey Schmidt is pointing out the boundary lines of the township around the city of Madison.
