A city changed: See photos of Madison before and after COVID-19
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As social distancing progressed into an official order to stay in our homes, Madison has started to look more like an empty shell rather than the vibrant city we know. State Journal photographers have been capturing images of a community changed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and we have paired them here with photos from our more communal past.
Mifflin Street before and after
The 50th Mifflin Street Block Party on April 27, 2019, above, and the same location on Wednesday.
State Street before and after
Runners racing up State Street on April 27, 2019, during the annual Crazylegs Classic in Madison, above, and the same spot on Thursday.
Union Terrace before and after
More than 1,000 signature chairs waiting to be carried down to the Memorial Union Terrace on April 18, 2019, and an empty upper patio on Wednesday.
Capitol Square before and after
People shopping on the first day of the Dane County Farmers Market on April 13, 2019, on Capitol Square in Madison, above, and the same spot Thursday.
State Capitol before and after
Drummers making their way to the state Capitol for the annual State of the Tribes address on April 9, 2019, above, and the same spot Thursday.
UW-Madison campus before and after
Pedestrians waiting to cross University Avenue on the UW-Madison campus on April 10, 2019, above, and the same spot Wednesday.
Golf course before and after
Golfers walking up the 4th fairway at Glenway Golf Course in Madison on April 1, 2019, above, and the same spot Wednesday.
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