The Wisconsin Historical Society oversees the First Capitol, ... A bill naming Madison the capital passed narrowly — the vote was 15-11 in the lower house and 7-6 in the upper house.

Construction on the capitol in Madison began in 1837 but dragged on for years, even after Wisconsin reached statehood in 1848. When the building wasn't ready in 1838, lawmakers met in the basement ...

The Wisconsin State Capitol is pictured in Madison, Wisconsin, on Feb. 9, 2023. Gov. Tony Evers wants to sell three state office buildings around the Capitol in an effort to reduce the government ...

History buffs and architecture aficionados alike will appreciate a stop at the Wisconsin state Capitol. Constructed between 1906 and 1917, the building is an iconic fixture in the Madison skyline.

The Wisconsin Historical Society oversees the First Capitol, ... A bill naming Madison the capital passed narrowly — the vote was 15-11 in the lower house and 7-6 in the upper house.