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Capitol Fire

Date: 02 27 1904
Description: A view of the smoldering third Wisconsin State Capitol. The roof of the west wing has collapsed; debris litters the steps.
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Capitol Dome

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

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

Date: 1900
Description: A winter scene with the third Wisconsin State Capitol from the east. There is snow on the ground and clinging to the trees.
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Wisconsin Capitol

Date: 1900
Description: Bunting decorates the columns of the east wing of the third Wisconsin State Capitol. The sculpture "Forward" is on the far right.
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Performing Dogs

Date: 1910
Description: A well-dressed man with a cane directs seven trained dogs in Capitol Park. The third Wisconsin State Capitol building is in the background.
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"Genius of Wisconsin" Sculpture at Wisconsin State Capitol

Date: 1900
Description: The sculpture, "Genius of Wisconsin" by Helen Farnsworth Mears, displayed in the rotunda of the third Wisconsin State Capitol. On the right is a display ca...
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"Forward" Sculpture

Date: 1900
Description: A winter view of the sculpture "Forward," created by Jean Pond Miner for the Wisconsin Women's Memorial at the 1893 World's Columbian Exhibition. It stands...
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Wisconsin Capitol

Date: 1900
Description: The south side and dome of the third Wisconsin State Capitol, featuring the Centennial Fountain and a cannon. The south wing is to the left; the east wing ...
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Capitol Fire

Date: 02 1904
Description: A crowd watches as a stream of water is trained on the south wing of the burning third Wisconsin State Capitol. The Centennial Fountain, with a winter cove...
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Wisconsin Capitol Dome Construction

Date: 1913
Description: View across street towards temporary derricks protruding from the steel framework of the dome on the Wisconsin State Capitol. The lantern cage tops the dom...
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Demolition of the Dome

Date: 1909
Description: A crane lowers the flag pole from the third Wisconsin State Capitol as the first step in demolition of the dome. An iron eagle is perched atop the flag pol...
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Chief Clerk's Force

Date: 1931
Description: Portrait outside the Wisconsin State Capitol of the Chief Clerk's Force, Wisconsin Assembly. In the front row from left to right are Femrite, West, Pinkert...
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Fishing and Hydrographic Map of Lake Mendota, Dane County, Wisconsin

Date: 1953
Description: A map of Lake Mendota that shows depths and the locations of various species of fish in lake. The maps also identifies a number of selected roads and stree...
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Flags in the Windows

Date: 1918
Description: An unidentified young man standing on a curved sidewalk in front of the Wisconsin State Capitol. He is holding his hat in his right hand and is wearing a s...
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State Employees Receive Merit Certificates and Cash Awards

Date: 12 19 1957
Description: Five state employees are recognized for contributing ideas to save the Wisconsin state government money. They are receiving merit certificates and cash awa...

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