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| Brief history of Wisconsin's various capitol buildings built and destroyed over the decades. |
| During its history, Wisconsin has had five capitols. Read a brief chronology and see a timeline. |
| Learn more about the 1904 fire that destroyed the third Wisconsin State Capitol. |
| A Plot of Land Becomes a City |
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| Discover how Wisconsin went from a small part of a territory to a capital city. |
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| Description: | Colorized photographic postcard view of the First Capitol, which is an unpainted wood frame building, with a log fence and a man standing in front. Caption... |
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| Description: | Colorized view of the First State Capitol, which is a wood frame building, painted white, with a flag and a plaque in front. Caption reads: "First Wisconsi... |
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| Description: | Illustrated postcard of the first Capitol. Text on front reads: "First Capitol of Wisconsin, Located at Old Belmont (now Leslie). First Territorial Legisla... |
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