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King Street

Date: 1954
Description: King Street, looking past the Majestic Theater, with the Wisconsin State Capitol in the background.
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State Street from Capitol Grounds

Date: 08 02 1961
Description: View of State St. from the grounds of the Wisconsin State Capitol. Several pedestrians can be seen and several vehicles drive along the street. The Capitol...
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City Hall and Parkway Theatre

Date: 1938
Description: View across Capitol grounds towards City Hall and the Parkway Theater on West Mifflin Street.
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Governor's Conference Room Ceiling

Date: 07 2002
Description: The Governor's conference room ceiling at the Wisconsin State Capitol. The mural was painted by Hugo Ballin. The theme is an allegory of the arts and theat...
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Wisconsin State Capitol (Second)

Date: 10 17 1853
Description: An engraving of the second Wisconsin State Capitol (the first built in Madison) that appeared on the notes of the State Bank of Madison, the first bank org...
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Wisconsin State Capitol from Bascom Hill

Date: 06 02 1960
Description: View of the Wisconsin State Capitol from Bascom Hill, with three women walking in the foreground. Cars are parked on State Street at the base of the hill. ...
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"Trouble" Publicity Photograph

Date: 1922
Description: Outdoor portrait of two children wearing caps and overalls. The Wisconsin State Capitol is out of focus in the background. Caption reads: "Madison Wis. Str...
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East Mifflin Street Looking West

Date: 1940
Description: Elevated view of East Mifflin Street on the Capitol Square. The Strand Theater is on the right. Automobiles are parked at an angle on both sides of the str...
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Observers of the Building Demolition on Capitol Square

Date: 09 26 1957
Description: A man holding a paper-wrapped package under his arm pauses while shopping to watch the demolition of the Pioneer block and Madison Theater on the Madison C...
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Capitol Theatre Marquee

Date: 1928
Description: Slightly elevated view from street towards ushers posing in front of the Capitol Theatre. The marquee reads: "Maurice Chevalier in 'The Love Parade.'"
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Capitol Theatre Lobby

Date: 11 22 1929
Description: View from street of the facade of the Capitol Theatre with marquee advertising "Harold Lloyd," "Welcome Danger," and "His first all talking comedy thrille...
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Orpheum Theatre Detail

Date: 09 07 1969
Description: Architectural detail of the Orpheum Theatre located at 216 State Street.
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Wisconsin State Capitol from UW Extension Building

Date: 
Description: Elevated view (possibly) from a room through the window of the UW-Extension building on Lake Street, looking towards the Wisconsin State Capitol. The Orphe...
Postcard

King Street

Date: 1910
Description: Elevated view of King Street looking towards the Capitol Square. There is a streetcar and a horse-drawn vehicle on the street. The Sherlock and Sons buildi...
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Observers of the Building Demolition on Capitol Square

Date: 09 26 1957
Description: An observer leans on a parking meter on Monona Avenue to watch the demolition of the Madison Theater to make way for a new building to house a J.C. Penney ...
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Employment Office

Date: 08 09 1934
Description: Office of the Wisconsin State Employment Service. View of King Street looking toward Capitol Square from East Doty Street. Businesses in view include Quisl...
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RKO Parade Float

Date: 06 05 1931
Description: RKO parade float, with people on the float and ushers standing beside, advertising "cool and comfortable as a summer vacation" for the Orpheum and Capitol ...
Historical Essay

Have You Seen This Madison? - Image Gallery Essay

James T. Potter's Photos
View this image collection of architectural details of places in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Beavers Insurance Company Building

Date: 1923
Description: The Beavers Insurance Building at the corner of Monona Avenue (currently Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard) and Doty Street. It was built in 1921-1922 and ...

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