Wisconsin State Capitol (Third) and Isthmus Map | Map or Atlas | Wisconsin Historical Society

Map or Atlas

Wisconsin State Capitol (Third) and Isthmus Map

Wisconsin State Capitol (Third) and Isthmus Map | Map or Atlas | Wisconsin Historical Society
A portion of John B. Heim's map of the Water Works System of Madison showing the size of the third Wisconsin Capitol (228' x 226') in comparison with the Capitol Square and the Capitol Park, as well as a representation of the city water works system.
DESCRIPTION
A portion of John B. Heim's map of the Water Works System of Madison showing the size of the third Wisconsin Capitol (228' x 226') in comparison with the Capitol Square and the Capitol Park, as well as a representation of the city water works system.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:23648
Creation Date: 1896
Creator Name:Madison (Wis.) Water Works System, John B. Heim
City:Madison
County:Dane
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Map Collection
Genre:Map or Atlas
Original Format Type:prints, photomechanical
Original Format Number:H GX9029 M18 1896 D
Original Dimensions:12.5 x 36 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The second Capitol was 54'x104'; See Image ID: 23644 for comparison.

Fire hydrants, including the eight around the Capitol, are shown in red. At the time of the fire in 1904 the Capitol received its water supply from a reservoir at the University, with city water used only for backup. On the day before the 1904 fire the University had drained its reservoir for cleaning without notifying state officials. By the time anyone thought to turn on the city's backup the fire was out of control.

SUBJECTS
Wisconsin State Capitol
Cities and towns
Landforms
Parks
Fire extinction
Water-supply
Streets
Lakes

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