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Wisconsin State Capitol (Third) Portico
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The only known evidence of the north/south entrances to the original third Wisconsin State Capitol building. (The entrances were identical and cannot be differentiated here.) The entrance porticos were covered by the additions built in 1883.
1870
Jones, N. P.
Publication Information
| Creator | Jones, N. P. |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1870 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 8 x 8 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s) |
|---|---|
| Call Number | Album 8.57 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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