Numerous flags are displayed above the old state Capitol in honor of America’s centennial on July 4, 1876. That building burned down in 1904 and was replaced with the current building, which was completed in 1917.
Madison residents and visitors from the country watch a Fourth of July procession at Main and Carroll streets in 1876 in honor of America’s centennial. The since-demolished Park Hotel and First Baptist Church steeple are visible in the background where the Best Western Premier Park Hotel is today.
Crowds line Main and Carroll streets on Capitol Square on July 4, 1876, to watch four companies of the Illinois regiment participate in a competitive military drill. The building at the corner was replaced in the 1960s with the office building that now houses Wonderstate Coffee.
Three-year-old Amy Bohling celebrates America’s 200th birthday at Sun Prairie’s bicentennial parade in 1976. Madison marked the occasion with widespread celebrations that included parades, live music and no shortage of fireworks.
Five-year-old Melissa Fenske celebrates the country’s bicentennial at Warner Park in 1976. The fireworks display at Warner Park that year cost $5,000, equivalent to nearly $30,000 today.
Five-year-old Melissa Fenske celebrates the country’s bicentennial at Warner Park in 1976. The fireworks display at Warner Park that year cost $5,000, equivalent to nearly $30,000 today.
Three-year-old Amy Bohling celebrates America’s 200th birthday at Sun Prairie’s bicentennial parade in 1976. Madison marked the occasion with widespread celebrations that included parades, live music and no shortage of fireworks.
Crowds line Main and Carroll streets on Capitol Square on July 4, 1876, to watch four companies of the Illinois regiment participate in a competitive military drill. The building at the corner was replaced in the 1960s with the office building that now houses Wonderstate Coffee.
Madison residents and visitors from the country watch a Fourth of July procession at Main and Carroll streets in 1876 in honor of America’s centennial. The since-demolished Park Hotel and First Baptist Church steeple are visible in the background where the Best Western Premier Park Hotel is today.
Numerous flags are displayed above the old state Capitol in honor of America’s centennial on July 4, 1876. That building burned down in 1904 and was replaced with the current building, which was completed in 1917.
