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First Three Buildings on the University of Wisconsin-Madison Campus
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University of Wisconsin-Madison campus showing the first three buildings on campus, South Hall (left), University Hall [Bascom Hall] (center), and North Hall (right). The image was taken at either Lake Street or Murray Street.
1865
Fuller, John S., approximately 1815-1902
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WHi 1885
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Picnic Point from University Hall
circa 1860-1869
Elevated view of Lake Mendota and Picnic Point from the roof of University Hall (now Bascom Hall) on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
Bascom Hall
circa 1860-1869
Stereograph from Wisconsin State Capitol of State Street and the University of Wisconsin, including Bascom Hall, and North and South Hall.
Wisconsin State Capitol, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Environs
circa 1860-1869
View of Madison from the Farwell Octagon House (Harvey Hospital/Soldier's Orphans Home). The third Wisconsin State Capitol building (second in Madison), is visible at the left. The University of Wi...
Madison from the Roof of University Hall
circa 1860-1869
Fuller made this photograph of the University District and railyards from the roof of Main Hall (now Bascom Hall), about 1860-1862. Completion of that building in 1860 afforded an elevation for un...
County Courthouse from University Hall
circa 1860-1869
Elevated view toward the County Courthouse from University Hall (now Bascom Hall) of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The County Courthouse is in the upper center. The view also shows the resid...
Buildings on King Street
circa 1860-1869
The first block of King Street and the three-story stone building at the corner of East Main and South Pinckney streets.
