*1) 1883 WI. Capitol Collapse Victims: a Virtual Cemetery - Find a Grave

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*1) 1883 WI. Capitol Collapse Victims

On the afternoon of 11/8/1883, laborers were working on completing the new south wing of the state capitol, when one of the walls caved in. This caused the roof to collapse on the lower floors, "pancaking" them, to the basement level. A total of 5 men died, and several more were injured. The following is a list of some of the victims (killed & injured):

5 memorials

William Edgar Flowers have been left.

1824 – 8 Nov 1883

Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin, USA

Plot info: Section 2, Lot 026

Bernard Higgins Flowers have been left.

1831 – 8 Nov 1883

Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin, USA

Plot info: F-12

William G. Jones

1849 – 8 Nov 1883

Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA

Plot info: Section 44

James “Deerfield” Kelly Flowers have been left.

1826 – 8 Nov 1883

Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin, USA

Plot info: B-69 (Section 3, Block 11 or 12)

Michael Zwank Flowers have been left.

1 Nov 1828 – 8 Nov 1883

Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin, USA

Plot info: Section: 26 Lot:054 SE1/2

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