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Wisconsin Avenue from the Capitol
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Wisconsin Avenue looking toward the northwest from the top of the Capitol. The elevated perspective provides an unusual view of the old City Hall (left) and Post Office (right), and the street beyond, a view possible thanks to the construction of the new Capitol dome.
1915
Photoart House (Firm)
Publication Information
| Creator | Photoart House (Firm) |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1915 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 18 x 13 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s |
|---|---|
| Call Number | (M491)257 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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Elevated view from the Wisconsin State Capitol dome looking southwest down South Hamilton Street.
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