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Capitol Theatre Under Construction

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Capitol Theatre, at 211 State Street. View of the foundation excavation from the construction house roof toward State Street. The Wisconsin State Capitol is in the background on the right.

Date Created:
January 3, 1927
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created January 3, 1927

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Photo Copy Service photographs and negatives, 1925-1983
Call Number PH 6058.0139B-04

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013CAF
Legacy ID
WHi 22209

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