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Third Wisconsin State Capitol Demolition Close-Up
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Close-up of the demolition of the dome of the Third Capitol, one of the few known photographs that permits such close observation of the architectural details of the dome. In addition to the exterior, the close-up allows us to glimpse inside to see the Corinthian columns and the plaster stars between each pillar. Maude Keene Gill visited the Capitol in the 1880s and later recalled touring the dome: "One day we climbed to the top of the Capitol, flights of narrow stairs finally giving way to iron ladders... The outlook over the city from the top was beautiful."
1909
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Wisconsin State Capitol (Third) Demolition
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Surveying Fire Damage
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Damaged East Wing of the third Wisconsin State Capitol after the fire of February 27-28, showing details of the iron Corinthian columns, and the decoration of the windows and chimneys.
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1878
The Wisconsin State Capitol as it appeared after the completion of the dome in 1869. At that time only the dome and the upper stories can be seen above the trees in the Capitol Park.
Wisconsin State Capitol (Third) Dome
1878
The dome of the third Wisconsin State Capitol, which was constructed entirely of iron and glass, as it appeared in 1878. The dome was painted white which some contemporary observers felt did not bl...
Wisconsin State Capitol (Third) Demolition and Present Capitol Construction
1907
The construction of the East Wing of the new Capitol is underway. This is a view of the North and South Wings and the dome of the Third Wisconsin State Capitol. On the far left is the best known vi...
Wisconsin State Capitol (Third) Demolition
August 1907
The dismantling of the dome of the third Wisconsin State Capitol began with the removal of the 32-foot flagpole. The eagle at the top of the pole was an 1889 replacement for the original eagle. The...
