Book or Pamphlet
U.S. Capitol after the Fire

Exterior view of the U.S. Capitol building after the fire in August. The Federal building was burned by British forces during the War of 1812. In the foreground of the drawing are remnants from the fire and assorted building materials. |
Image ID: | 91934 |
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Creation Date: | 1814 |
Creator Name: | Chittenden |
City: | Washington |
County: | |
State: | District of Columbia |
Collection Name: | Library Collection |
Genre: | Book or Pamphlet |
Original Format Type: | prints, photomechanical |
Original Format Number: | Senate Document No. 60, vol 1 |
Original Dimensions: | 10.5 x 14 inches |
From the book, "History of the United States Capitol," by Glenn Brown. |
Capitol buildings |
Pedestrians |
Capitols |
Drawing |
Fires |
Cities and towns |
War of 1812 |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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