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North Hearing Room Mural

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The mural depicts a party of Indians on horseback, on an upland, striking the trail (adapted from a photograph, by permission, made in the National Park). One of four murals by Charles Yardley Turner, representing the evolution of transportation in America. The stained glass skylight in the Wisconsin State Capitol North Hearing Room can also be seen. The title of the mural is: "Indians Striking the Trail."

Date Created:
February 4, 1945
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created February 4, 1945

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions unknown

Collection Information

Source Collection Photo Copy Service photographs and negatives, 1925-1983
Call Number PH 6058.A0934

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0121M8
Legacy ID
WHi 13148

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