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The Great Seal of the Territory of Wisconsin
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Territorial seal of Wisconsin. There is a farmer in the foreground plowing behind horses, a Native American apparently heading west, a river steamboat and a lake schooner. The first Madison capitol building is in the background and there is a lighthouse at the upper right. The seal also bears the phrase: "Civilitas Successitt Barbarum" and the date Fourth of July, 1836.
1838
Wagner, William
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WHi 64629
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Lighthouse and Pier
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The Steamboat "Scutanawbequon"
April 17, 1866
Elevated view of the steamer "Scutanawbequon" being carried by a wagon to the lake for launching. This is probably a street on the Capitol Square. Many people are watching, and groups of people are...
Levee with Steamboats
March 18, 1905
Levee in harbor, with boats, horse-drawn carriages, and steamboats. Caption reads: "The Levee, La Crosse, Wis."
Wharf
A view toward a wharf with horse-drawn vehicles in the foreground, and a steamship in the distance.
Lighthouse
View toward the Cape May lighthouse and a few nearby buildings. Several people are standing on a platform near the top of the lighthouse. At the base of the lighthouse is a horse-drawn wagon.
