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Capitol Square

Image

Aerial view of the Wisconsin State Capitol building and surrounding Madison area. Lake Monona is in the background.

Date Created:
1950
Creator:
Frisbie, George M.

Publication Information

Creator Frisbie, George M.
Contributor State Historical Society of Wisconsin. State Historical Museum (compiler)
Date Created 1950

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 35 x 28 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin Today exhibit photographs, 1948-circa 1959
Call Number PH 552 (5)
Media Number Box 1
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465660202121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011D93
Legacy ID
WHi 3462

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