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Crowds on Capitol Square

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Christmas shoppers crossing the street at the corner of King Street on the Capitol Square in front of Kresge's, 25-27 East Main Street.

Date Created:
December 6, 1944
Creator:
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)

Publication Information

Creator Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Date Created December 6, 1944

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 8 x 6 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962
Call Number (V5)400

Copyright Information

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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011PEW
Legacy ID
WHi 34465

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Crowds on Capitol Square

Crowds on Capitol Square

December 6, 1944

Christmas shoppers crossing the street (walking away from the photographer) at the corner of King Street on the Capitol Square in front of Kresge's, 25-27 East Main Street.

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Crowds on Capitol Square

Crowds on Capitol Square

December 6, 1944

Christmas shoppers cross the the corner of King Street on the Capitol Square in front of Kresge's, 25-27 East Main Street.

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Crowds on South Pinckney Street

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Aerial View of a Capitol Square Intersection

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Aerial view of the intersection of Pinckney, Main, and King Streets on the Madison Capitol Square. Kresge's, 27 East Main Street, can be seen at the upper right.

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Aerial View of a Capitol Square Intersection

Aerial View of a Capitol Square Intersection

May 5, 1947

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