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Capitol View of the Water Tower
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The Madison water tower and farmers' market as seen through the stone gateway at the East Washington Avenue entrance to the Capitol Park. The building on the left became the American Exchange Bank in 1922 when the First National Bank moved into their new building across the street.
1890
Nielson, Andrew C. & Nielson, Edward, Madison, Wisconsin
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