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Library on University of Wisconsin-Madison Campus
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University of Wisconsin-Madison. The building is now Music Hall. Two statues are in a stained glass window alcove, and portraits line the second floor balcony. Long tables are set up along the hall.
1890
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Bascom Hall
1916
Exterior of Bascom Hall (formerly Main Hall) on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. A flag is flying from the dome, and the Lincoln Statue is in front of the entrance.
Lincoln Statue
1948
Close-up of Lincoln Statue in front of Bascom Hall on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
The Lincoln Statue, University Campus
1950
Lincoln Monument in front of Bascom Hall on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. A stone bench curves around the statue, which sits in a paved walk area. The base of the statue has state nam...
Music Hall
1930
View across Bascom Hill of Music Hall and Library on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The Law building is on the right, and Chadbourne Hall is in the left background.
Statue of Abraham Lincoln
1945
Sculpture of Lincoln in front of Bascom Hall on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Bascom Hall is in the background, and snow covers the ground. The base of the statue has state names carv...
Bascom Hall
1968
Exterior of front entrance of Bascom Hall (formerly Main Hall) on University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The Lincoln Statue is visible in front of the building.