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Wisconsin State Capitol (Third) from Wisconsin Avenue

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Winter scene looking down snow-covered Wisconsin Avenue to the third Wisconsin State Capitol. There are two horse-drawn sleighs, each with one passenger, on the street.

Date Created:
1898
Creator:
Curtiss, F. W. (Frederick Willard), 1860 - 1943

Publication Information

Creator Curtiss, F. W. (Frederick Willard), 1860 - 1943
Contributor Park, Dorothy
Date Created 1898

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 phototgraph
Dimensions 18 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Dorothy park photographic and film collection, circa 1900-circa 1955
Call Number PH 4905 #295
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9911125996902121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph04905

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012DJG
Legacy ID
WHi 11036

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