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First Wisconsin Capitol, 1836, Five Miles East of Platteville
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Colorized view of the First State Capitol, which is a wood frame building, painted white, with a flag and a plaque in front. Caption reads: "First Wisconsin Capitol, 1836, Five Miles East of Platteville, Wisconsin."
circa 1910-1919
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First Capitol of the Territory of Wisconsin, Built 1836
circa 1910-1919
Colorized photographic postcard view of the First Capitol, which is an unpainted wood frame building, with a log fence and a man standing in front. Caption reads: "First Capitol of the Territory of...
First Capitol
circa 1910-1919
Illustrated postcard of the first Capitol. Text on front reads: "First Capitol of Wisconsin, Located at Old Belmont (now Leslie). First Territorial Legislature Was Held Oct. 25, 1836. In this build...
Dining Table, Belmont Mounds
circa 1910-1919
Photographic postcard view of a rock formation called "Dining Table" with two people posing next to it. Caption reads: "Dining Table, Belmont Mounds."
Lake Monona, Looking East from Capitol Dome
circa 1910-1919
Elevated view of King Street from Capitol Square to Lake Monona. Caption reads: "Lake Monona, Looking East from Capitol Dome, Madison, Wis."
Bridge at Fountain Bluff near Platteville
circa 1910-1919
View of a bridge at Fountain Bluff near Platteville.
Kreinersville, Wis., Twenty-five Miles north, Grantsburg, Wis.
circa 1910-1919
Several people are gathered on the front stoop of a building, probably a general store. Horses and wagons are in the road. Log buildings are in the background.
