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U.S. Centennial Ceremonies on the Square

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Stereograph of view of procession, military company and citizens at Great Centennial Day at the Capitol Square. Scene at Main and Carroll Streets showing the Park Hotel and the spire of the Baptist Church in the background. Elevated view taken from Vilas House towards Park Hotel.

Date Created:
July 4, 1876
Creator:
Dahl, Andreas Larsen, 1844-1923

Publication Information

Creator
Dahl, Andreas Larsen, 1844-1923
Contributor
Dahl, Lewis
Date Created
July 4, 1876

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
9 x 18 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011OWD
Legacy ID
WHi 11265

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