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March 21, 2010 by 6 Comments
Historic American Exchange Bank Building

Historic American Exchange Bank Building

The American Exchange Bank is on the Capitol Square across the street from the State Capitol Building. The building is constructed with huge blocks of Wisconsin sandstone. That was the building material of choice for many of the historic buildings in south-central Wisconsin, and the sandstone apparently held up well.

This structure, built in 1871, is still a handsome place.

One of the best things about Madison’s downtown square, however, is the number of benches always available for a quick rest or people watching.

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  1. Marcie says
    March 21, 2010 at 9:48 am

    Love the simple and well-balanced composition. Especially love how the wrought iron in the chair repeats itself in the windows. Great eye!!

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  2. Preston says
    March 21, 2010 at 11:52 am

    The sandstone fits in well. Nice looking corner building.

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  3. Preston says
    March 21, 2010 at 11:52 am

    The sandstone fits in well. Nice looking corner building.

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  4. Molly says
    March 21, 2010 at 7:00 pm

    Very nice, very nice.

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  5. Montucky says
    March 21, 2010 at 7:02 pm

    Somehow I prefer the look of that to the glass and steel of the new buildings.

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  6. Gandalf says
    March 22, 2010 at 6:51 am

    You’ve captured a great BOB (Beautiful Old Building). 🙂

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