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Demolition of the Dome
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A crane lowers the flag pole from the third Wisconsin State Capitol as the first step in demolition of the dome. An iron eagle is perched atop the flag pole and is at the right end of the pole. It is now on display at the Wisconsin Historical Society headquarters building. The capitol building suffered severe damage in a fire in 1904. Demolition was carried out in stages, coordinated with the building of the new capitol.
1909
Middleton Family
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WHi 82755
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Wisconsin Capitol
1900
Bunting decorates the columns of the east wing of the third Wisconsin State Capitol. The sculpture "Forward" is on the far right.
Wisconsin Capitol
1900
A winter scene with the third Wisconsin State Capitol from the east. There is snow on the ground and clinging to the trees.
Wisconsin Capitol
1900
The south side and dome of the third Wisconsin State Capitol, featuring the Centennial Fountain and a cannon. The south wing is to the left; the east wing on the right. There is a boy with a bicycl...
Capitol Fire
February 27, 1904
A view of the smoldering third Wisconsin State Capitol. The roof of the west wing has collapsed; debris litters the steps.
Capitol Dome
1904
A night view of the dome and lantern of the third Wisconsin State Capitol, lighted with electric lights.
Capitol Dome
1904
A night view of the dome and lantern of the third Wisconsin State Capitol, lighted with electric lights.
