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    Historic Photos of Madison
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    Historic Photos of Madison

    By Donald J. Johnson

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    From Camp Randall to the Sate Capitol, Historic Photos of Madison is a photographic history collected from the areas top archives. With around 200 photographs, many of which have never been published, this beautiful coffee table book shows the historical growth from the mid 1800's to the late 1900's of ?Mad Town? in stunning black and white photography. The book follows life, government, events and people important to Madison and the building of this unique city. Spanning over two centuries and two hundred photographs, this is a must have for any long-time resident or history lover of Madison!
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTurner Publishing Company
    Release dateMay 1, 2007
    ISBN9781618586513
    Historic Photos of Madison
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    Donald J. Johnson

    Donald J. Johnson (www.donjohnsonministries.org) is the president of Don Johnson Evangelistic Ministries. He has a BA in Theology, Missions, and Intercultural Studies from San Jose Christian College, an MA in Christian Apologetics from Biola University, and an MA in Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville. Don and his wife have four children and live in Southern California.

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      Historic Photos of Madison - Donald J. Johnson

      HISTORIC PHOTOS OF

      MADISON

      TEXT AND CAPTIONS BY DONALD J. JOHNSON

      Three horse-drawn sleighs can be seen in this 1898 photograph. The view looks down Wisconsin Avenue toward Madison’s second Wisconsin Capitol. The automobile arrived in Madison a few short years later. Albert Zimmerman purchased a Locomobile steamer, which sold for about $600, in 1902, claiming it was the first permanent automobile in the capital city.

      HISTORIC PHOTOS OF

      MADISON

      Turner Publishing Company

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      Historic Photos of Madison

      Copyright © 2007 Turner Publishing Company

      All rights reserved.

      This book or any part thereof may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher.

      Library of Congress Control Number: 2007923668

      ISBN-13: 978-1-59652-335-7

      ISBN: 1-59652-335-2

      Printed in the United States of America

      07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14—0  9  8  7  6  5  4  3  2  1

      CONTENTS

      ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

      PREFACE

      A YOUNG CITY COMES INTO ITS OWN (1860–1899)

      GROWING AMBITIONS (1900–1919)

      PEACETIME CONFLICT (1920–1939)

      YEARS OF CHANGE (1940–1970)

      NOTES ON THE PHOTOGRAPHS

      H. H. Bennett, one of the premier photographers of the era, took this group portrait of the 16th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, together with their wives and families, during their first reunion in Madison on September 7, 1887, twenty-two years after they were mustered out. Bennett, a veteran of the 12th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, may have included some members of his regiment as well.

      ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

      This volume, Historic Photos of Madison, is the result of the cooperation and efforts of many individuals and organizations. In particular, its creation would not be possible without the world-class resources of the Wisconsin Historical Society and the University of Wisconsin-Madison libraries, which include the University Archives. It is with great thanks that we acknowledge those valuable contributions.

      This project represents countless hours of review and research. The researchers and writer have reviewed thousands of photographs. We greatly appreciate the generous assistance of the archives listed here, without whom this project could not have been completed.

      The goal in publishing this work is to provide broader access to a set of extraordinary photographs. The aim is to inspire, provide perspective, and evoke insight that might assist officials and citizens, who together are responsible for determining Madison’s future. In addition, the book seeks to preserve the past with respect and reverence.

      With the exception of touching up imperfections caused by the vicissitudes of time and cropping where necessary, no other changes have been made. The focus and clarity of many images is limited to the technology of the day and the skill of the photographer who captured them.

      We encourage readers to reflect as they explore Madison, stroll along its streets, or wander its neighborhoods. It is the publisher’s hope that in making use of this work, longtime residents will learn something new and that new residents will gain a perspective on where Madison has been, so that each can contribute to its future.

      —Todd Bottorff, Publisher

      ———————

      This book is a tribute with love to my family and to Madison.

      To my wife, Debra, and to my son, Jared, and to my father and mother, Rodney and Frances Johnson.

      —Donald J. Johnson, Author

      PREFACE

      In less than thirty years, Madison will touch upon its 200th anniversary. The land that is now the home of the capital city of Wisconsin was surveyed in 1834. It was put up for sale in 1835 by the federal government, and the first road was built through the area by soldiers under the command of a future president, Zachary Taylor. Within two years after being surveyed, Madison appeared on paper when James Doty drew up the plat map for Madison, named for the former president and author of the U.S. Constitution; streets were named after Madison’s colleagues, who worked with him in crafting the world’s first blueprint for democracy.

      Later that same year, the legislature of the newly created Wisconsin territory selected Madison, which had no permanent residents, as the territorial capital, replacing Belmont. The first settler arrived the next year in 1837. By 1848, barely fourteen years after being surveyed, the land hosted more than a thousand settlers and had since become the capital city of a newly christened state in the union.

      The story that evolved since then is as intricate as any complex family history. The photographs selected for this volume after countless hours of work by researchers and editors constitute one of many possible albums showing that history. Although other collections could be equally interesting, none, including this one, can promise to be more than a series of glimpses into that past and what we think was true. We try to provide a balanced sample, drawing from the principal forces that affected people’s lives—commerce, politics, religion, education, and transportation.

      Many writers, too many to mention, have worked with great care to preserve parts, if not the whole, of the city’s history in books, pamphlets, and web sites. Our most reliable sources can be found among the rich primary source documents and treasures in the Wisconsin Historical Society and in the state’s many libraries. This book does not attempt to compete as a comprehensive historical record. For such

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