Wisconsin become a state
Historical Photo
2 E Main St, Madison, WI 53702
1848
Creator / Author / Artist / Builder:
A Wisconsin photographer
Description
It shows when Wisconsin became a state which is a huge deal
Historical Photo Details
Photo Type
What’s happening in the photo?
Wisconsin is being showed as becoming a state
When and where was this likely taken?
It was taken probably around a flag and it was taken when it was created
What do you notice first? What details give clues about the photo’s context?
I notice that it’s showing wishbone becoming a new state so that’s why I think it is
Who do you think took this photo—and why?
Someone who wanted to document this action
What is NOT shown in the photo that might be important?
