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Capitol Square Panorama

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View of East Main Street on the Capitol Square, one of four images making up a panorama of the southeast side of the Capitol Square. The S.S. Kresge Co. building, Capital City Bank building, and the old Vilas Hotel building are pictured.

Date Created:
October 28, 1956
Creator:
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)

Publication Information

Creator Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Date Created October 28, 1956

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962
Call Number PH 6442.6263A

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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0122K3
Legacy ID
WHi 93664

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