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Wisconsin State Capitol from West Washington Avenue
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View down sidewalk along West Washington Avenue, looking toward the Capitol. A man is crossing the street and there is a car at the corner that has the words "Read The Capitol Times" on the side. On the next block is an awning for the Loraine Hotel. On the extreme right side, part of a YMCA sign is on the building on the corner.
1939
Hone, Harold N.
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Wisconsin State Capitol from West Washington Avenue
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