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Wisconsin State Capitol (Third) and Isthmus Map
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A portion of John B. Heim's map of the Water Works System of Madison showing the size of the third Wisconsin Capitol (228' x 226') in comparison with the Capitol Square and the Capitol Park, as well as a representation of the city water works system.
1896
Madison (Wis.) Water Works System, John B. Heim
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Wisconsin State Capitol (Second) and City Map
1855
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Map of the water works system of Madison, Wisconsin
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Map of the Water Works System of Madison, Wisconsin
1887
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Map of the Water Works System of Madison, Wisconsin
1892 - 1893
This map of Madison shows water pipes of various sizes, hydrants with hydrant pressure, valves, wells, and projected lines. It includes labels for roadways, blocks, wards, parks, Lake Mendota, Lake...
Map of the Water Works System of Madison, Wisconsin
1908
This map of Madison shows water pipes of various sizes, hydrants, valves, and wells. It also shows lot and block numbers, streets, railroads, and parks. "1908" appears below the scale and "1907" a...
