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New Wiring for SHSW Library
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Electrician feeding cable into the electrical box on the north second floor hallway of th Wisconsin Historical Society. Changes in the library delivery area and lettering on the library doors can be seen behind him.
February 8, 1955
Sivesind, Ray
Publication Information
| Creator | Sivesind, Ray |
|---|---|
| Date Created | February 8, 1955 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 9 x 6 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | State Historical Society of Wisconsin photographs, 1880-2010 |
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| Call Number | (X2)5093 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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Construction in Library Periodical Room
January 1955
Construction work on the mezzanine shelving in the old Library Periodical Room. The old shelving was reconfigured, beams installed, and an small office created to house the Wisconsin Historical So...
Old State Historical Society Light Fixtures
1954
Pile of original first floor light fixtures photographed during the remodeling of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin building during the summer.
Modernization in the SHSW Library
February 8, 1955
Scaffolding in the Wisconsin Historical Society Library Reading Room constructed for the replacement of the glass skylights and original light fixtures. One of the original light fixtures can be seen.
Modernization in Periodicals Room
February 8, 1955
Modernization in the old Periodical Room (#227) including a view of the beams used to strengthen the mezzanine floor for the storage of the McCormick Collection.
Library Staff and Service Desk
February 8, 1955
Library staff members at the new consolidated service desk in the Historical Society Library Reading Room. Microfilm cubicles have not yet been installed and the original light fixtures on the wal...
Periodicals Room Ceiling
February 8, 1955
Southeast corner of Room #227,in the Wisconsin Historical Society. The old Periodicals Room, showing the original ceiling decoration and new wall construction.
