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"Wisconsin" Statue on Top of the Wisconsin State Capitol
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Close-up of the statue "Wisconsin," created by Daniel Chester French and situated on top of the dome of the Wisconsin State Capitol, immediately after cleaning and regilding. This project was part of the restoration of the state Capitol building, overseen by Tony Rajer. Scaffolding surrounds the statue. Part of the Madison skyline and the shoreline of Lake Mendota is below in the far background.
November 1990
Rajer, Tony, 1952-2011
Publication Information
| Creator | Rajer, Tony, 1952-2011 |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Style, Christine |
| Date Created | November 1990 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Extent | 1 photograph |
| Dimensions | 6 x 6 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Anton Rajer papers, 1957-2011 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | M2014-112, Box 28, Folder 33 |
| Media Number | Box 28,Folder 33 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9911183338602121 |
| Finding Aid | https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-m2014112 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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W011P98
WHi 122057
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Cocoon around "Wisconsin" Statue
October 1990
Scaffolding enclosure around "Wisconsin" statue, at the Wisconsin State Capitol, during 1990 restoration and regilding of the sculpture.
"Wisconsin" Statue
October 1990
"Wisconsin" statue on top of the dome of the Wisconsin State Capitol during regilding in 1990.
"Wisconsin" Statue
August 1990
"Wisconsin" statue on top of the Wisconsin State Capitol.
Inside Dome of Wisconsin State Capitol
October 1990
View looking up the inside of the dome in the Wisconsin State Capitol. This is the top of the capitol dome upon which sits the "Wisconsin" Statue.
Lake Mendota and Wisconsin State Capitol as seen from Top of Ski Tower
circa 1910-1919
Illustrated postcard view of the south shore of Lake Mendota, with university buildings on the lower campus, and the Wisconsin State Capitol on the horizon. Caption reads: "Lake Mendota and Wiscons...
State Capitol, Madison, Wis.
1878
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