Construction of the Wisconsin State Capitol Dome | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Construction of the Wisconsin State Capitol Dome

Construction of the Wisconsin State Capitol Dome | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Stereograph view of construction of the Wisconsin State Capitol dome during the construction of the fourth capitol building. Features the Capitol Square sidewalk in the foreground. The dome is partially constructed, with metal girders showing its skeletal interior.
DESCRIPTION
Stereograph view of construction of the Wisconsin State Capitol dome during the construction of the fourth capitol building. Features the Capitol Square sidewalk in the foreground. The dome is partially constructed, with metal girders showing its skeletal interior.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:45429
Creation Date:
Creator Name:Unknown
City:Madison
County:Dane
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Wisconsin State Capitol building construction photographs, circa 1909-circa 1914
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:PH 4472
Original Dimensions:7 x 4 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
See generated anaglyph: Image ID: 79421 --- From a collection of photographs documenting the construction of the fourth Wisconsin State Capitol building, circa 1909-1914. Included is an image of the third capitol building during construction of the fourth building, the steel structure for the dome, an exterior lighting fixture, the statue Forward being raised to the top of the dome, and pediment sculptures. Also included are stereographs of the capitol building and the park around the capitol during construction. Additionally there are images of sculpters Karl Bitter, Daniel C. French, and A. Weinman and architect George B. Post, all of whom worked on the Capitol.
SUBJECTS
Architecture, Classical
Wisconsin State Capitol
Trees
Lawns
Cities and towns
Sidewalks
Building
Construction equipment
Outdoor photography
Streets

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