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Capitol Park Gateway
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The southeast entrance to the Capitol Park at Monona Avenue (now Martin Luther King Boulevard), probably taken about 1875. In the foreground are elaborate stone gateways topped with statues which flank the sidewalk and iron gates. In the background is the Wisconsin State Capitol. This photograph was part of the "Beauties of the City of Lakes" stereograph series distributed by E.R. Curtiss.
Curtiss, E. R. (Edwin Rodney), 1836-1906
Publication Information
| Creator | Curtiss, E. R. (Edwin Rodney), 1836-1906 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 8 x 8 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Madison, Wisconsin, stereographs, ca. 1865-ca. 1875 |
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| Call Number | PH 517 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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