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Wisconsin State Capitol Fence
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Slightly elevated view of the stone gateway at the intersection of Pinckney, Main, and King Streets and the iron fence that surrounded the entire Capitol Park area from 1873 until 1899. This image illustrates the more formal and dignified appearance desired for the park during the later Victorian era. The Vilas House hotel is almost out of the picture on the left. This photograph was distributed by Photographer Isaacs as part of his Lake City Views series.
Isaacs, A. C. (Madison, Wis.)
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WHi 23216
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1868
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Capitol View of Pinckney Street
1873
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Capitol Park and Park Hotel
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Elevated view of the Park Hotel at the intersection of Carroll and Main streets, with the Capitol Park on the right. Several carriages are hitched at the park railing. Because the wooden Capitol fe...
Wisconsin State Capitol Fence from East Washington Avenue
Winter view of the wooden gate to the third Wisconsin Capitol at East Washington Avenue.
Pinckney Street
circa 1860-1869
Elevated view down Pinckney Street on the Capitol Square. Pinckney Street, about 1865 from the corner of East Main and South Pinckney looking toward Lake Mendota. Bruen's Block is the large commerc...
Pinckney Street from Gilman Street
View of fence-lined Pinckney Street from Gilman Street including the Burrows House.
