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Sunset Over Main Hall

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Watercolor, painted by Max Otto, of Main Hall (later renamed Bascom Hall) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The watercolor predates the 1917 fire that destroyed the dome of the Main Hall.

Date Created:
1917
Creator:
Otto, Max

Publication Information

Creator Otto, Max
Date Created 1917

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 15 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Max Carl Otto papers, 1860-1963
Call Number M77-250

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011W2D
Legacy ID
WHi 109959

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Bascom Hall with dome (formerly Main Hall) from Bascom Hill on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The Lincoln Monument is in front of the entrance.

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