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State Capitol, Lansing, Mich.
Antique postcard from the private collection of Valerie Mockaitis.
Published by Illustrated Post Card circa 1910.
The dome and drum of this capitol are white and not the green and gray as shown here. Those colors and the colorful sky were chosen by the artist who tinted the whole scene, which was taken from a black-and-white photograph.
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State Capitol, Lansing, Mich.
Antique black-and-white postcard published circa 1910.
This is the type of photo color postcards were made from. The simple view leaves all the colors to the viewer's imagination.
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Michigan State Capitol, Lansing, Mich.
Antique, embossed postcard published circa 1905 by S. Langsdorf & Co. Publishing, New York, N.Y. Made in Germany.
This postcard is one of a series by this publisher picturing all the state capitols of the time. Inside the medallion is the state seal.
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Michigan State Capitol
Historical drawing, possibly the architect's sketch.
This was Elijah E. Myers' first state capitol.
The Lansing citizens were so proud of their new capitol, they
called it the "Lion of Lansing."
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Apple Blossom, Michigan State Flower
State Capitol, Lancing Mich.
Antique postcard. Copyright 1908 by Williamson-Haffner Co., Denver.
The verse reads: |
Michigan decked with orchards rare
Thy sons do every blessing share,
With love and pride we'll ever wear
They emblem apple blossom fair.
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The Michigan State Capitol. Lansing, Mich.
Antique postcard published circa 1905 by Raphael Tuck & Sons. Printed in England.
The vantage point for this view must have been popular, considering the numerous views showing this angle.
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Michigan State Capitol from Southeast, Lansing, Mich.
American Scenery.
Enlargement from the stereoscopic card shown above.
Antique postcards of capitol buildings always seem to be enhanced, candid shots. In this example of a different medium, all the men are facing the camera.
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