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Wisconsin State University

Map

This is a bird's-eye view drawing of various buildings on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Buildings include: Ladies Hall, South Dormitory, University Hall, Assembly Hall and Library, North Dormitory, and Science Hall. Below the main view are inset drawings of the Presidents Residence, University Farm, and Washburn Observatory.

Date Created:
1879
Creator:
Stoner, J. J. (artist)

Publication Information

Creator Stoner, J. J. (artist)
Contributor Beck & Pauli (lithographer)
Date Created 1879
Language English

Physical Description

Format Map
Extent 1 map
Dimensions 28 x 61 cm, on sheet 56 x 72 cm
Scale Perspective map not drawn to scale.

Collection Information

Digital Collection Maps and Atlases
Call Number D GX9029 M18 1879 B
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9910086584602121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0142Y5
Legacy ID
WHi 32525

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Prints
Bird's-Eye View of Wisconsin State University

Bird's-Eye View of Wisconsin State University

1879

Bird's-eye view of Wisconsin State University, now the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Vignettes include Ladies Hall, South Dormitory, University Hall, Assembly Hall and Library, the Gymnasium, No...

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Maps
University of Wisconsin-Madison Campus Map

University of Wisconsin-Madison Campus Map

1976

Indexed map of campus buildings, streets, and residence halls. Also included on the map is information about buses. The back of the map features campus bus routes, an aerial view of Madison, and in...

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Manuscript maps
Map of Washburn Observatory and Surrounding Grounds

Map of Washburn Observatory and Surrounding Grounds

1880

This map of part of the University of Wisconsin Madison campus is pen-and-ink on paper. The map shows the Washburn Observatory building, the residence of the director of observation, orchard and tr...

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Photographs
Aerial View of University of Wisconsin-Madison  Lakeshore

Aerial View of University of Wisconsin-Madison Lakeshore

1930

Aerial view of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, lakeshore dormitories, Adams Hall and Tripp Hall, also known as Van Hise Dormitories. Buildings included a refectory or cafeteria, (now called Ca...

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Topographic maps
Topographic Sketch Map of Part of U. W. Campus

Topographic Sketch Map of Part of U. W. Campus

April 1904

This map is pen and pencil on paper and shows local streets, and the following University of Wisconsin-Madison buildings: the Main Hall, South Hall, North Hall, law building, engineering building, ...

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Thematic maps
Growth of the University Campus and Buildings

Growth of the University Campus and Buildings

circa 1900

This map shows the expansion of the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus between the years of 1850 and 1900. The map is indexed by building name and shows the locations of university buildings fr...

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