Photograph
Wisconsin State Capitol Fence and Church

Elevated wintertime view of the intersection of South Carroll and West Main Streets, showing the First Baptist Church constructed in 1854, the wooden fence and hitching rail that surrounded the Capitol Square, and the street lights then in use. Before their building was constructed, the Baptists, like many other congregations, worshiped in the Wisconsin State Capitol building. The State Historical Society rented space in the basement of the Baptist Church until 1866 when it moved across the street to the Capitol. The wooden fence in this photograph was replaced with an ornamental iron and stone fence in 1873. |
Image ID: | 23184 |
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Creation Date: | circa 1860 |
Creator Name: | Unknown |
City: | Madison |
County: | Dane |
State: | Wisconsin |
Collection Name: | Hanks, Stanley C. (Stanley Charles), 1872-1945 : Madison, Wisconsin history photograph collection, circa 1850s-1985 |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | negative, original |
Original Format Number: | PH 6095.59 |
Original Dimensions: | 2.75 x 2.75 inches |
Original glass negative is broken. See also PH 6095.58 for lantern slide made from this negative |
Wisconsin State Capitol |
Trees |
Cities and towns |
Sidewalks |
Fences |
Outdoor photography |
Parks |
Baptist church buildings |
Streets |
Snow |
Lampposts |
This image is issued by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society. |
Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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