Photograph
Third Wisconsin State Capitol Demolition Close-Up
| Close-up of the demolition of the dome of the Third Capitol, one of the few known photographs that permits such close observation of the architectural details of the dome. In addition to the exterior, the close-up allows us to glimpse inside to see the Corinthian columns and the plaster stars between each pillar. Maude Keene Gill visited the Capitol in the 1880s and later recalled touring the dome: "One day we climbed to the top of the Capitol, flights of narrow stairs finally giving way to iron ladders... The outlook over the city from the top was beautiful." |
| Image ID: | 23346 |
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| Creation Date: | 1909 |
| Creator Name: | Unknown |
| City: | Madison |
| County: | Dane |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| Collection Name: | Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s) |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
| Original Format Number: | Album 9.6 |
| Original Dimensions: | 3 x 3 inches |
| A description of the inside of the dome (Wisconsin State Journal, February 20, 1890) reports that it was painted to represent the night sky. Note that all of the stones have been numbered for reassembly on Bascom Hall. Detail of Image ID: 5024 |
| Cities and towns |
| Wrecking |
| Architectural details |
| Architecture, Classical |
| Wisconsin State Capitol |
| Clothing and dress |
| Hats |
| Construction workers |
| Men |
| Outdoor photography |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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