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First Wisconsin Territorial Legislature Council House (First Capitol)
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Council House of the first Wisconsin Territorial Legislature when it met at Belmont in 1836. A young boy or man wearing a hat stands in front near a fence.
1870
Nye, J. L.
Publication Information
| Creator | Nye, J. L. |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1870 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 23 x 18 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s) |
|---|---|
| Call Number | Album 8.2 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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