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Reading Room, Wisconsin State Historical Library

Date: 12 01 1908
Description: Photographic postcard view of the Reading Room at the State Historical Library, now the headquarters building of the Wisconsin Historical Society. The text...
Photograph

Bulletin Board at State Historical Society Building

Date: 03 27 1900
Description: Bulletin board at the State Historical Society building.
Photograph

Interior View of the University of Wisconsin Library

Date: 06 1900
Description: View from balcony of the University of Wisconsin library.
Photograph

First Floor of State Historical Society Building

Date: 1900
Description: View of south stairway and elevator on the first floor of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin building.
Photograph

Wisconsin State Capitol (Third) with Dome Illuminated

Date: 1902
Description: An unusual photograph of the Wisconsin State Capitol at night with the dome illuminated for a political meeting.
Photograph

Capitol Dome

Date: 1904
Description: A night view of the dome and lantern of the third Wisconsin State Capitol, lighted with electric lights.
Photograph

Capitol Dome

Date: 1904
Description: A night view of the dome and lantern of the third Wisconsin State Capitol, lighted with electric lights.
Postcard

Night View at Keeley's Palace of Sweets

Date: 1906
Description: Elevated view of a sweet shop and soda fountain located at 112 State Street. In the foreground is a glass counter, and behind it on the left is the soda fo...
Photograph

Wisconsin Historical Society Elevator

Date: 1900
Description: The elevator in the State Historical Society of Wisconsin photographed shortly after the completion of the building in 1900. The elevator is stopped on the...
Photograph

Wisconsin Historical Society Library Reading Room

Date: 1901
Description: Library Reading Room as completed in 1901, showing skylights and ceiling fixtures, library tables and lights, and many University of Wisconsin students at ...
Photograph

Wisconsin Historical Society Periodical Reading Room

Date: 1901
Description: SHSW Periodical Reading Room, showing mezzanine stacks, original tables and lamps, and coffered ceiling treatment. Among the University of Wisconsin studen...
Photograph

Miss Mayhew's Room in Ladies' Hall at Easter

Date: 1900
Description: Miss Mayhew's room in the Ladies' Hall, located on the University of Wisconsin campus. The room is set for Easter, with Easter lilies on the mantel and on ...
Photograph

"The Schlitz" Interior

Date: 1905
Description: Man standing behind the bar at "The Schlitz Saloon" located on the corner of Doty and King Streets. The bar is backed with a large mirror and is lined with...
Photograph

Main Street Lighted by Nernst Lamps

Date: 1900
Description: View down center of unpaved Main Street, lit by Nernst lamps. On the left side of the street is M.L. Nelson's office at 119. On the right side of the stree...
Photograph

University of Wisconsin Gymnasium Decorated for Junior Prom

Date: 1903
Description: The University of Wisconsin Gymnasium decorated for the junior prom. Lights, fabric drapes, and foliage are strung along the ceiling and walls. Chairs, pla...
Photograph

Wisconsin State Capitol Interior — Supreme Court Detail

Date: 1903
Description: Detail of the 1903 group portrait of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, showing Justice Robert G. Siebecker, then the least senior member of the court. Siebecker...

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