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Fire at the Wisconsin State Capitol (Third)

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Elevated view of the third Wisconsin State Capitol ablaze.

Date Created:
February 27, 1904
Creator:
Curtiss, E. R. (Edwin Rodney), 1836-1906

Publication Information

Creator
Curtiss, E. R. (Edwin Rodney), 1836-1906
Date Created
February 27, 1904

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
unknown

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 5-1663

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W01447E
Legacy ID
WHi 1906

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