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East Washington Avenue from the Wisconsin State Capitol
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Elevated view of East Washington Avenue taken from an upper level of the Wisconsin State Capitol. Shows the First National Bank Building, American Exchange Bank, and other buildings. There is a smokestack further down the street on the right. Many automobiles are parked at an angle in the center of the street, as well as along the curbs.
May 18, 1934
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
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East Washington Avenue from the Wisconsin State Capitol
February 9, 1954
Elevated view of East Washington Avenue from the Wisconsin State Capitol.
