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Group in front of Wisconsin State Capitol

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Small group in front of the Wisconsin State Capitol viewed from East Washington Avenue. Some telegraph wires are strung across foreground. The card is from the series "The Beauties of the City of Madison and Vicinity." The iron and stone fence around the perimeter of the Capitol Park was designed by Stephen V. Shipman, who also designed the Capitol dome, and it was completed in 1873.

Date Created:
1875
Creator:
Dahl, Andreas Larsen, 1844-1923

Publication Information

Creator Dahl, Andreas Larsen, 1844-1923
Contributor Dahl, Lewis
Date Created 1875

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph

Collection Information

Source Collection Andreas Larsen Dahl photographs, 1870-1880, 1910-1915
Call Number (D31)556
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465624302121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011P0R
Legacy ID
WHi 27725

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