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Views of the City of Madison From the Top of the Capitol, Looking West

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View from the Wisconsin State Capitol down State Street to Main Hall (later Bascom Hall), the University of Wisconsin and beyond. Entitled "Views of the city of Madison from the top of the Capitol, looking West."

Date Created:
1876
Creator:
Dahl, Andreas Larsen, 1844-1923

Publication Information

Creator Dahl, Andreas Larsen, 1844-1923
Contributor Dahl, Lewis
Date Created 1876

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 11 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Andreas Larsen Dahl photographs, 1870-1880, 1910-1915
Call Number (D31)541
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465624302121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011OJ5
Legacy ID
WHi 27117

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