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East Entrance of State Historical Society of Wisconsin
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East entrance of State Historical Society of Wisconsin showing the decorative details of the building. This detail shows the four lion's heads and columns.
1899
Grant, Francis W.
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WHi 28578
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Carvers Working at the State Historical Society of Wisconsin
1899
Two stone cutters (probably Italian) working on decorative details over the east entrance during the construction of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin building. The carvers are working on t...
Carvers at the Wisconsin Historical Society
1899
Three stone cutters (probably Italian) working on decorative details over the east entrance of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin (Wisconsin Historical Society) building.
Wisconsin Historical Society Lion Detail
September 3, 1972
Stone lion's head which serves as a decorative detail on the exterior of the Wisconsin Historical Society.
State Office Building Details
May 26, 1974
Exterior view of the entrance to the State Office Building at 1 West Wilson Street with decorative columns and carving.
State Historical Society of Wisconsin, Under Construction
1899
State Historical Society of Wisconsin during construction.
Construction of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin
1899
State Historical Society of Wisconsin, during construction. Details of interior, including ceiling and arches.
