Second Wisconsin Capitol (Madison's First)

Built 1837–48     Demolished 1857–63

• 1837 Construction begins on the Madison Capitol while the Legislature meets in Burlington.
• 1838 The Legislature arrives in Madison with the Capitol unfinished.
• 1848 Wisconsin becomes a state. The second Capitol is completed.
• Stone for the walls was brought in scows across Lake Mendota from McBride's Point to a wharf at the foot of N. Hamilton St.
• Locals refer to the Capitol's odd-looking tin dome as "Doty's Washbowl"