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Territorial Supreme Court
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Interior of the Territorial Supreme Court building of the Wisconsin Territory (embracing present Iowa and Minnesota) built in 1836 of lumber brought by water from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The building was constructed for use as the Supreme Court, but was never actually used. The only session of the Court at Leslie, was held in 1836 in the Legislative building, while the court was under construction, and was quickly adjourned for lack of business. The Court was soon thereafter moved to Burlington, Iowa, and then to Madison, Wisconsin. The building was later used as a horse barn on the Charles C. Arthur farm and later as the residence of Charles Dunn. It was eventually moved to a new foundation beside the restored Territorial Capitol and itself completely restored. Interior view showing double doors.
1906
Dudley, William
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WHi 36920
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Building Used as Lodging House by Members of First Territorial Legislature
1955
Building used as a lodging house for the First Territorial Legislature held in Belmont in 1836. West end 1st floor interior.
Building Used as Lodging House by Members of the first Territorial Legislature
1955
Building used as a lodging house for the First Territorial Legislature held in Belmont in 1836. East end 2nd floor interior.
Building Used as Lodging House by Members of First Territorial Legislature
1955
Building used as a lodging house for the First Territorial Legislature held in Belmont in 1836. East end 1st floor interior.
First Territorial Legislature Lodging House Interior
1955
Interior view of the building used as a lodging house for the First Territorial Legislature held in Belmont in 1836.
Building Used as Lodging House by Members of the first Territorial Legislature
1955
East end of the building used as a lodging house for the First Territorial Legislature held in Belmont in 1836.
First Wisconsin Territorial Capitol
1924
Exterior of the first Wisconsin Territorial Capitol, which was rented by the Legislature who met there for 46 days in 1836. The building was restored in 1924.
